Bastrop

Ecosystem Overview

The Bastrop ecosystem supports 5 documented wildlife species across 5 taxonomic genera. Located in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 0 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ouachita River nearby has 90% more documented species, Bastrop offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #25 for species diversity among 56 Morehouse Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 55th 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

#25

Regional Rank

Out of 56 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common1 species

Occasional2 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#25 of 56 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Ouachita River

-90% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 5 total documented species.

Abelmoschus esculentus

Okra

Very Common0.42 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.32 obs.

Diodia virginiana

Very Common0.19 obs.

Rhexia mariana

Maryland Meadow-Beauty

Very Common0.16 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common0.08 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-85%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Morehouse Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Morehouse Parish

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-93% vs. current

Ouachita River

Importance: 0.80

50 species

-90% vs. current

Bastrop

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-94% vs. current

Bussey Brake Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

56 species

-91% vs. current

Collinston

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+400% vs. current

Bonita

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+400% vs. current

Mer Rouge

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+400% vs. current

Ben Lilly Conservation Area

Importance: 0.60

6 species

-17% 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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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-85%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Morehouse Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Morehouse Parish

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-93% vs. current

Ouachita River

Importance: 0.80

50 species

-90% vs. current

Bastrop

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-94% vs. current

Bussey Brake Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

56 species

-91% vs. current

Collinston

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+400% vs. current

Bonita

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+400% vs. current

Mer Rouge

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+400% vs. current

Ben Lilly Conservation Area

Importance: 0.60

6 species

-17% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 5 total documented species.

Abelmoschus esculentus

Okra

Very Common0.42 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.32 obs.

Diodia virginiana

Very Common0.19 obs.

Rhexia mariana

Maryland Meadow-Beauty

Very Common0.16 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common0.08 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

#25

Regional Rank

Out of 56 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common1 species

Occasional2 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#25 of 56 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Ouachita River

-90% species diversity