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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.
Common Cardinal
Carolina Wren
Great Blue Skimmer
Northern Mockingbird
Gulf Fritillary
Red-Bellied Woodpecker
Red-Winged Blackbird
Monarch
Blue Dasher
Great Egret
Green Clearwing

Fetid Trillium
Pearl Crescent
Fall Webworm
Carolina Chickadee
Eastern Bluebird
French-Mulberry
Mayapple
Green Anole
Honeybee
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ascension Parish County, Louisiana
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 Ascension Parish County.
The Ascension Parish ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 79 taxonomic genera. Located in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Sorrento, Ascension Parish hosts 48% more species diversity. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 100 Ascension Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 89th percentile for biodiversity.