Ferriday

Ecosystem Overview

The Ferriday ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Concordia Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Red River, Ferriday hosts 140% more species diversity. This location ranks #31 for species diversity among 63 Concordia Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 51th 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

#31

Regional Rank

Out of 63 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#31 of 63 locations

51th percentile for diversity

vs. Red River

+140% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Very Common0.11 obs.

Trianthema portulacastrum

Desert Horsepurslane

Very Common0.11 obs.

Firmiana simplex

Chinese Parasoltree

Very Common0.1 obs.

Charadra deridens

Laugher Moth

Very Common0.09 obs.

Sabal minor

Latanier

Very Common0.09 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

Pillbug

Common0.09 obs.

Agkistrodon piscivorus

Cottonmouth

Common0.08 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Golden Cassia

Common0.05 obs.

Procambarus clarkii

Red Swamp Crayfish

Common0.02 obs.

Nerodia cyclopion

Mississippi Green Watersnake

Common0.02 obs.

Castor canadensis

American Beaver

Common0.02 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Occasional0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-74%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Concordia Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Concordia Parish

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-84% vs. current

Red River

Importance: 0.80

20 species

-40% vs. current

Red River

Importance: 0.80

5 species

+140% vs. current

Ferriday

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-85% vs. current

Vidalia

Importance: 0.70

73 species

-84% vs. current

Ridgecrest

Importance: 0.70

30 species

-60% vs. current

Vidalia

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-85% vs. current

Usace Old River Lock Area

Importance: 0.60

7 species

+71% 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 Concordia Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-74%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Concordia Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Concordia Parish

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-84% vs. current

Red River

Importance: 0.80

20 species

-40% vs. current

Red River

Importance: 0.80

5 species

+140% vs. current

Ferriday

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-85% vs. current

Vidalia

Importance: 0.70

73 species

-84% vs. current

Ridgecrest

Importance: 0.70

30 species

-60% vs. current

Vidalia

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-85% vs. current

Usace Old River Lock Area

Importance: 0.60

7 species

+71% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Very Common0.11 obs.

Trianthema portulacastrum

Desert Horsepurslane

Very Common0.11 obs.

Firmiana simplex

Chinese Parasoltree

Very Common0.1 obs.

Charadra deridens

Laugher Moth

Very Common0.09 obs.

Sabal minor

Latanier

Very Common0.09 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

Pillbug

Common0.09 obs.

Agkistrodon piscivorus

Cottonmouth

Common0.08 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Golden Cassia

Common0.05 obs.

Procambarus clarkii

Red Swamp Crayfish

Common0.02 obs.

Nerodia cyclopion

Mississippi Green Watersnake

Common0.02 obs.

Castor canadensis

American Beaver

Common0.02 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Occasional0.02 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

#31

Regional Rank

Out of 63 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#31 of 63 locations

51th percentile for diversity

vs. Red River

+140% species diversity