Ouachita River Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Ouachita River ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 77 taxonomic genera. Located in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Bayou Bartholomew, Ouachita River hosts 2567% more species diversity.

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 Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Bayou Bartholomew

+2567% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Tradescantia zebrina

Inchplant

Very Common0.77 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Very Common0.56 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

Fall Boneset

Very Common0.55 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common0.5 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Very Common0.45 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common0.39 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Bead Fern

Common0.39 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common0.38 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Common0.38 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Common0.35 obs.

Trichonephila clavipes

Common0.32 obs.

Brunnichia ovata

Occasional0.32 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Occasional0.31 obs.

Nelumbo lutea

Yellow Lotus

Occasional0.29 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard'S Cricket Frog

Occasional0.28 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Occasional0.27 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Occasional0.27 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Rare0.26 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Rare0.19 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Tiger Swallowtail

Rare0.18 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 Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Bayou Bartholomew

+2567% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Tradescantia zebrina

Inchplant

Very Common0.77 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Very Common0.56 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

Fall Boneset

Very Common0.55 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common0.5 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Very Common0.45 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common0.39 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Bead Fern

Common0.39 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common0.38 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Common0.38 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Common0.35 obs.

Trichonephila clavipes

Common0.32 obs.

Brunnichia ovata

Occasional0.32 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Occasional0.31 obs.

Nelumbo lutea

Yellow Lotus

Occasional0.29 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard'S Cricket Frog

Occasional0.28 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Occasional0.27 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Occasional0.27 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Rare0.26 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Rare0.19 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Tiger Swallowtail

Rare0.18 obs.

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