St. Tammany Parish

Ecosystem Overview

The St. Tammany Parish ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Slidell, St. Tammany Parish hosts 809% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 13 St. Tammany Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 85th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 13 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Slidell

+809% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common74 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common60 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common56 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common49 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Very Common49 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common47 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Common45 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common42 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common40 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Common38 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common37 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional36 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional36 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Occasional36 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional36 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional36 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional35 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Rare34 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare34 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Rare33 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+317%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in St. Tammany Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Slidell

Importance: 0.45

11 species

+809% vs. current

Covington

Importance: 0.36

22 species

+355% vs. current

Mandeville

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Bayou Laurier

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Lower Black Bayou

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Little Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Sawmill Bayou

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Madisonville

Importance: 0.28

46 species

+117% 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 St. Tammany Parish County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+317%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in St. Tammany Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Slidell

Importance: 0.45

11 species

+809% vs. current

Covington

Importance: 0.36

22 species

+355% vs. current

Mandeville

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Bayou Laurier

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Lower Black Bayou

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Little Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Sawmill Bayou

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Madisonville

Importance: 0.28

46 species

+117% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 13 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Slidell

+809% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common74 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common60 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common56 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common49 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Very Common49 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common47 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Common45 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common42 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common40 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Common38 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common37 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional36 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional36 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Occasional36 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional36 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional36 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional35 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Rare34 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare34 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Rare33 obs.

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