Ascension Parish

Ecosystem Overview

The Ascension Parish ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Ascension 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 Donaldsonville, Ascension Parish hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Ascension Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Donaldsonville

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Very Common10 obs.

Cosmosoma myrodora

Very Common5 obs.

Sabal minor

bush palmetto

Very Common5 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common4 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common4 obs.

Brunnichia ovata

Common4 obs.

Hemidactylus parvimaculatus

Spotted house gecko

Common4 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common4 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common4 obs.

Setophaga citrina

Hooded Warbler

Common4 obs.

Vireo griseus

White-eyed Vireo

Common4 obs.

Incilius nebulifer

Coastal Plain Toad

Occasional3 obs.

Lychnosea intermicata

Occasional3 obs.

Sylvilagus aquaticus

Swamp Rabbit

Occasional3 obs.

Quercus virginiana

Southern Live Oak

Occasional3 obs.

Commelina virginica

Occasional3 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional3 obs.

Thamnophis proximus

Western Ribbonsnake

Rare3 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Rare3 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Ascension Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Donaldsonville

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Gonzales

Importance: 0.32

12 species

+733% vs. current

Sorrento

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+4900% 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 Ascension Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Ascension Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Donaldsonville

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Gonzales

Importance: 0.32

12 species

+733% vs. current

Sorrento

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+4900% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Donaldsonville

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Very Common10 obs.

Cosmosoma myrodora

Very Common5 obs.

Sabal minor

bush palmetto

Very Common5 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common4 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common4 obs.

Brunnichia ovata

Common4 obs.

Hemidactylus parvimaculatus

Spotted house gecko

Common4 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common4 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common4 obs.

Setophaga citrina

Hooded Warbler

Common4 obs.

Vireo griseus

White-eyed Vireo

Common4 obs.

Incilius nebulifer

Coastal Plain Toad

Occasional3 obs.

Lychnosea intermicata

Occasional3 obs.

Sylvilagus aquaticus

Swamp Rabbit

Occasional3 obs.

Quercus virginiana

Southern Live Oak

Occasional3 obs.

Commelina virginica

Occasional3 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional3 obs.

Thamnophis proximus

Western Ribbonsnake

Rare3 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Rare3 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Rare3 obs.

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