Webster Parish

Ecosystem Overview

The Webster Parish ecosystem supports 98 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Webster Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Minden, Webster Parish hosts 4800% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Webster Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common30 species

Occasional29 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Minden

+4800% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 98 total documented species.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Very Common3 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Very Common3 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Very Common3 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Very Common2 obs.

Sisyrinchium micranthum

striped rushleaf

Very Common2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common2 obs.

Pinus taeda

Loblolly pine

Common2 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Common2 obs.

Poecilanthrax lucifer

Common1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Lepomis megalotis

Longear Sunfish

Occasional1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional1 obs.

Dichromorpha viridis

Short-winged Green Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Amblyomma americanum

Lone Star Tick

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional1 obs.

Hymenia perspectalis

Occasional1 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Rare1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare1 obs.

Systena frontalis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+4800%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Webster Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Minden

Importance: 0.41

2 species

+4800% vs. current

Upper Caney Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9700% 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 Webster Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+4800%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Webster Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Minden

Importance: 0.41

2 species

+4800% vs. current

Upper Caney Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9700% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common30 species

Occasional29 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Minden

+4800% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 98 total documented species.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Very Common3 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Very Common3 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Very Common3 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Very Common2 obs.

Sisyrinchium micranthum

striped rushleaf

Very Common2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common2 obs.

Pinus taeda

Loblolly pine

Common2 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Common2 obs.

Poecilanthrax lucifer

Common1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Lepomis megalotis

Longear Sunfish

Occasional1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional1 obs.

Dichromorpha viridis

Short-winged Green Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Amblyomma americanum

Lone Star Tick

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional1 obs.

Hymenia perspectalis

Occasional1 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Rare1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare1 obs.

Systena frontalis

Rare1 obs.

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