Pineville

Ecosystem Overview

The Pineville ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 75 taxonomic genera. Located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Rapides Parish nearby has 3% more documented species, Pineville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Rapides Parish

-3% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common6.14 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

Crowpoison

Very Common3.69 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common3.41 obs.

Quercus phellos

Willow Oak

Very Common3 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Very Common2.27 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Common2.23 obs.

Chaerophyllum tainturieri

Common1.98 obs.

Diodia virginiana

Common1.42 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bull Thistle

Common1.24 obs.

Fatoua villosa

Hairy Crabweed

Common1.23 obs.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Common1.21 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

Field Madder

Occasional1.07 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Occasional1.03 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Occasional1 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard'S Cricket Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Oenothera laciniata

Cutleaf Eveningprimrose

Occasional1 obs.

Myosotis macrosperma

Large-Seed Forget-Me-Not

Occasional1 obs.

Prunus caroliniana

Carolina Laurel Cherry

Rare1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Rare1 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Rapides Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Alexandria

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-3% vs. current

Rapides Parish

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-3% vs. current

Deville

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-5% vs. current

Alexandria International Airport

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-5% vs. current

Ball

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-4% vs. current

Alexander State Forest Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-1% vs. current

Alexandria

Importance: 0.70

52 species

+46% vs. current

Forest Hill

Importance: 0.70

20 species

+280% 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 Rapides Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Rapides Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Alexandria

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-3% vs. current

Rapides Parish

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-3% vs. current

Deville

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-5% vs. current

Alexandria International Airport

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-5% vs. current

Ball

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-4% vs. current

Alexander State Forest Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-1% vs. current

Alexandria

Importance: 0.70

52 species

+46% vs. current

Forest Hill

Importance: 0.70

20 species

+280% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common6.14 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

Crowpoison

Very Common3.69 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common3.41 obs.

Quercus phellos

Willow Oak

Very Common3 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Very Common2.27 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Common2.23 obs.

Chaerophyllum tainturieri

Common1.98 obs.

Diodia virginiana

Common1.42 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bull Thistle

Common1.24 obs.

Fatoua villosa

Hairy Crabweed

Common1.23 obs.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Common1.21 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

Field Madder

Occasional1.07 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Occasional1.03 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Occasional1 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard'S Cricket Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Oenothera laciniata

Cutleaf Eveningprimrose

Occasional1 obs.

Myosotis macrosperma

Large-Seed Forget-Me-Not

Occasional1 obs.

Prunus caroliniana

Carolina Laurel Cherry

Rare1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Rare1 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Rare1 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Rapides Parish

-3% species diversity