Saint Helena Parish

Ecosystem Overview

The Saint Helena Parish ecosystem supports 87 documented wildlife species across 81 taxonomic genera. Located in Saint Helena Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Greensburg, Saint Helena Parish hosts 172% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Saint Helena Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Greensburg

+172% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 87 total documented species.

Salvia lyrata

lyre-leaf sage

Very Common3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common3 obs.

Eurema daira

Fairy Yellow

Very Common3 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Very Common3 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Very Common2 obs.

Lygodium japonicum

Japanese climbing fern

Common2 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common2 obs.

Geranium carolinianum

Carolina Crane's-bill

Common2 obs.

Briza minor

Little quakinggrass

Common2 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Common2 obs.

Leiothlypis peregrina

Tennessee Warbler

Common2 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional2 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Occasional2 obs.

Acanthocephala terminalis

Occasional2 obs.

Sambucus canadensis

Canada elderberry

Occasional2 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Occasional2 obs.

Viola primulifolia

primrose-leaf violet

Rare2 obs.

Icteria virens

Yellow-breasted Chat

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+172%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Saint Helena Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Greensburg

Importance: 0.26

32 species

+172% 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 Saint Helena Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+172%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Saint Helena Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Greensburg

Importance: 0.26

32 species

+172% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Greensburg

+172% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 87 total documented species.

Salvia lyrata

lyre-leaf sage

Very Common3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common3 obs.

Eurema daira

Fairy Yellow

Very Common3 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Very Common3 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Very Common2 obs.

Lygodium japonicum

Japanese climbing fern

Common2 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common2 obs.

Geranium carolinianum

Carolina Crane's-bill

Common2 obs.

Briza minor

Little quakinggrass

Common2 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Common2 obs.

Leiothlypis peregrina

Tennessee Warbler

Common2 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional2 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Occasional2 obs.

Acanthocephala terminalis

Occasional2 obs.

Sambucus canadensis

Canada elderberry

Occasional2 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Occasional2 obs.

Viola primulifolia

primrose-leaf violet

Rare2 obs.

Icteria virens

Yellow-breasted Chat

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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