St. Charles Parish

Ecosystem Overview

The St. Charles Parish ecosystem supports 56 documented wildlife species across 51 taxonomic genera. Located in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Bayou Saut D"Ours, St. Charles Parish hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 St. Charles Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Bayou Saut D"Ours

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common5 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Very Common4 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common3 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Solitary Sandpiper

Very Common3 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common3 obs.

Canna indica

Indian shot

Common2 obs.

Myocastor coypus

Coypu, Nutria

Common2 obs.

Tringa flavipes

lesser yellowlegs

Common2 obs.

Packera glabella

cress-leaf groundsel

Common2 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Common2 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common2 obs.

Setophaga palmarum

Palm Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Calidris melanotos

pectoral sandpiper

Occasional2 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional1 obs.

Gelochelidon nilotica

gull-billed tern

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Rare1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare1 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1300%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in St. Charles Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Destrehan

Importance: 0.31

6 species

+833% vs. current

Luling

Importance: 0.28

4 species

+1300% vs. current

Norco

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+5500% vs. current

Montz

Importance: 0.25

4 species

+1300% 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. Charles Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1300%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in St. Charles Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Destrehan

Importance: 0.31

6 species

+833% vs. current

Luling

Importance: 0.28

4 species

+1300% vs. current

Norco

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+5500% vs. current

Montz

Importance: 0.25

4 species

+1300% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Bayou Saut D"Ours

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common5 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Very Common4 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common3 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Solitary Sandpiper

Very Common3 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common3 obs.

Canna indica

Indian shot

Common2 obs.

Myocastor coypus

Coypu, Nutria

Common2 obs.

Tringa flavipes

lesser yellowlegs

Common2 obs.

Packera glabella

cress-leaf groundsel

Common2 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Common2 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common2 obs.

Setophaga palmarum

Palm Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Calidris melanotos

pectoral sandpiper

Occasional2 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional1 obs.

Gelochelidon nilotica

gull-billed tern

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Rare1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare1 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Rare1 obs.

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