DeSoto Parish Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Desoto Parish ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Mansfield, Desoto Parish hosts 1800% 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 Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Mansfield

+1800% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common10.72 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Very Common7.17 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common6.32 obs.

Kummerowia striata

Japanese Clover

Very Common4.27 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Very Common3.33 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Common3 obs.

Viola sororia

Violet

Common3 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Common2.52 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Baccharis

Common2.45 obs.

Ammospiza nelsoni

Nelson'S Sparrow

Common2.36 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Common2.34 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Water Gaulin

Occasional2.3 obs.

Melospiza lincolnii

Lincoln Sparrow

Occasional2.09 obs.

Hypericum hypericoides

St. Andrew'S Cross

Occasional2 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional2 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Occasional2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional2 obs.

Jacquemontia tamnifolia

Hairy Clustervine

Rare2 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Rare1.94 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Rare1.73 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 Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Mansfield

+1800% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common10.72 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Very Common7.17 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common6.32 obs.

Kummerowia striata

Japanese Clover

Very Common4.27 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Very Common3.33 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Common3 obs.

Viola sororia

Violet

Common3 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Common2.52 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Baccharis

Common2.45 obs.

Ammospiza nelsoni

Nelson'S Sparrow

Common2.36 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Common2.34 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Water Gaulin

Occasional2.3 obs.

Melospiza lincolnii

Lincoln Sparrow

Occasional2.09 obs.

Hypericum hypericoides

St. Andrew'S Cross

Occasional2 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional2 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Occasional2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional2 obs.

Jacquemontia tamnifolia

Hairy Clustervine

Rare2 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Rare1.94 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Rare1.73 obs.

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