Pineville

Ecosystem Overview

The Pineville ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Alexandria, Pineville hosts 200% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 8 Rapides Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 8 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Alexandria

+200% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Very Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common1 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Very Common1 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common1 obs.

Mimosa strigillosa

Common1 obs.

Celtis laevigata

Sugarberry

Common1 obs.

Crataegus marshallii

parsley-hawthorn

Common1 obs.

Prunus caroliniana

mock orange

Common1 obs.

Ranunculus pusillus

Occasional1 obs.

Chaerophyllum tainturieri

Occasional1 obs.

Carya illinoinensis

pecan-nut

Occasional1 obs.

Cornus drummondii

Drummond's dogwood

Occasional1 obs.

Oenothera laciniata

Cutleaf Eveningprimrose

Occasional1 obs.

Ladona deplanata

Blue Corporal

Occasional1 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Rare1 obs.

Eris floridana

Rare1 obs.

Gloeophyllum sepiarium

Conifer Mazegill

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Rapides Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Alexandria

Importance: 0.47

9 species

+200% vs. current

Rapides Parish

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-73% vs. current

Pierson Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+238% vs. current

Kincaid Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+440% vs. current

Valentine Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1250% vs. current

Indian Creek Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2600% vs. current

McNary

Importance: 0.21

1 species

+2600% 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

+50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Rapides Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Alexandria

Importance: 0.47

9 species

+200% vs. current

Rapides Parish

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-73% vs. current

Pierson Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+238% vs. current

Kincaid Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+440% vs. current

Valentine Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1250% vs. current

Indian Creek Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2600% vs. current

McNary

Importance: 0.21

1 species

+2600% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 8 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Alexandria

+200% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Very Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common1 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Very Common1 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common1 obs.

Mimosa strigillosa

Common1 obs.

Celtis laevigata

Sugarberry

Common1 obs.

Crataegus marshallii

parsley-hawthorn

Common1 obs.

Prunus caroliniana

mock orange

Common1 obs.

Ranunculus pusillus

Occasional1 obs.

Chaerophyllum tainturieri

Occasional1 obs.

Carya illinoinensis

pecan-nut

Occasional1 obs.

Cornus drummondii

Drummond's dogwood

Occasional1 obs.

Oenothera laciniata

Cutleaf Eveningprimrose

Occasional1 obs.

Ladona deplanata

Blue Corporal

Occasional1 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Rare1 obs.

Eris floridana

Rare1 obs.

Gloeophyllum sepiarium

Conifer Mazegill

Rare1 obs.

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