Ponchatoula

Ecosystem Overview

The Ponchatoula ecosystem supports 37 documented wildlife species across 36 taxonomic genera. Located in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Hammond, Ponchatoula hosts 164% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Tangipahoa Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Hammond

+164% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 37 total documented species.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Very Common3 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common2 obs.

Euphagus carolinus

Rusty Blackbird

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Euglandina rosea

rosy wolfsnail

Common1 obs.

Elanoides forficatus

Swallow-tailed Kite

Common1 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common1 obs.

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Occasional1 obs.

Stachys floridana

Florida betony

Occasional1 obs.

Solanum lycopersicum

tomato

Occasional1 obs.

Hibiscus mutabilis

Dixie rosemallow

Occasional1 obs.

Hibiscus coccineus

Rare1 obs.

Malvaviscus arboreus

Wax mallow

Rare1 obs.

Magnolia virginiana

sweet magnolia

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Tangipahoa Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Hammond

Importance: 0.43

14 species

+164% vs. current

Tangipahoa Parish

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-63% vs. current

Natalbany

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+1750% vs. current

Amite City

Importance: 0.25

8 species

+363% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Tangipahoa Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Tangipahoa Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Hammond

Importance: 0.43

14 species

+164% vs. current

Tangipahoa Parish

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-63% vs. current

Natalbany

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+1750% vs. current

Amite City

Importance: 0.25

8 species

+363% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Hammond

+164% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 37 total documented species.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Very Common3 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common2 obs.

Euphagus carolinus

Rusty Blackbird

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Euglandina rosea

rosy wolfsnail

Common1 obs.

Elanoides forficatus

Swallow-tailed Kite

Common1 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common1 obs.

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Occasional1 obs.

Stachys floridana

Florida betony

Occasional1 obs.

Solanum lycopersicum

tomato

Occasional1 obs.

Hibiscus mutabilis

Dixie rosemallow

Occasional1 obs.

Hibiscus coccineus

Rare1 obs.

Malvaviscus arboreus

Wax mallow

Rare1 obs.

Magnolia virginiana

sweet magnolia

Rare1 obs.

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