Ouachita River

Ecosystem Overview

The Ouachita River ecosystem supports 50 documented wildlife species across 48 taxonomic genera. Located in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Morehouse Parish nearby has 32% more documented species, Ouachita River offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 56 Morehouse Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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 56 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 56 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Morehouse Parish

-32% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Gambusia affinis

Mosquito Fish

Very Common0.57 obs.

Packera glabella

Yellowtop

Very Common0.56 obs.

Modiola caroliniana

Carolina Bristlemallow

Very Common0.55 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

Fall Boneset

Very Common0.48 obs.

Tradescantia zebrina

Inchplant

Very Common0.46 obs.

Elassoma zonatum

Banded Pygmy Sunfish

Common0.45 obs.

Esox americanus

Grass

Common0.45 obs.

Myocastor coypus

Nutria

Common0.45 obs.

Leptysma marginicollis

Common0.45 obs.

Schistocerca americana

American Bird Locust

Common0.45 obs.

Hypophthalmichthys molitrix

Silver Carp

Common0.31 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Occasional0.26 obs.

Ludwigia glandulosa

Occasional0.25 obs.

Monarda punctata

Horse-Mint

Occasional0.24 obs.

Helenium amarum

American Sneezeweed

Occasional0.24 obs.

Eryngium prostratum

Occasional0.24 obs.

Kummerowia striata

Japanese Clover

Occasional0.24 obs.

Hexasepalum teres

Rare0.23 obs.

Centrosema virginianum

Blue Bell

Rare0.23 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Rare0.2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+79%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Morehouse Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Morehouse Parish

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-32% vs. current

Bastrop

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-37% vs. current

Bussey Brake Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

56 species

-11% vs. current

Collinston

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+4900% vs. current

Bonita

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+4900% vs. current

Mer Rouge

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+4900% vs. current

Ben Lilly Conservation Area

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+733% vs. current

Bastrop

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+900% 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 Morehouse Parish County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Gambusia affinis

Mosquito Fish

Very Common0.57 obs.

Packera glabella

Yellowtop

Very Common0.56 obs.

Modiola caroliniana

Carolina Bristlemallow

Very Common0.55 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

Fall Boneset

Very Common0.48 obs.

Tradescantia zebrina

Inchplant

Very Common0.46 obs.

Elassoma zonatum

Banded Pygmy Sunfish

Common0.45 obs.

Esox americanus

Grass

Common0.45 obs.

Myocastor coypus

Nutria

Common0.45 obs.

Leptysma marginicollis

Common0.45 obs.

Schistocerca americana

American Bird Locust

Common0.45 obs.

Hypophthalmichthys molitrix

Silver Carp

Common0.31 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Occasional0.26 obs.

Ludwigia glandulosa

Occasional0.25 obs.

Monarda punctata

Horse-Mint

Occasional0.24 obs.

Helenium amarum

American Sneezeweed

Occasional0.24 obs.

Eryngium prostratum

Occasional0.24 obs.

Kummerowia striata

Japanese Clover

Occasional0.24 obs.

Hexasepalum teres

Rare0.23 obs.

Centrosema virginianum

Blue Bell

Rare0.23 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Rare0.2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+79%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Morehouse Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Morehouse Parish

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-32% vs. current

Bastrop

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-37% vs. current

Bussey Brake Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

56 species

-11% vs. current

Collinston

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+4900% vs. current

Bonita

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+4900% vs. current

Mer Rouge

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+4900% vs. current

Ben Lilly Conservation Area

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+733% vs. current

Bastrop

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+900% 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 56 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 56 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Morehouse Parish

-32% species diversity