Tangipahoa Parish

Ecosystem Overview

The Tangipahoa Parish ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Tangipahoa 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 Hammond, Tangipahoa Parish hosts 614% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Tangipahoa Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Hammond

+614% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common9 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Very Common9 obs.

Setophaga americana

Northern Parula

Very Common7 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common7 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Very Common7 obs.

Aramus guarauna

Limpkin

Common7 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common7 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common6 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common6 obs.

Hemidactylus parvimaculatus

Spotted house gecko

Common5 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Common5 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Occasional5 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Occasional5 obs.

Sambucus canadensis

Canada elderberry

Occasional5 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Occasional5 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Occasional4 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Occasional4 obs.

Dolomedes triton

Six-Spotted Fishing Spider

Rare4 obs.

Zelus longipes

Milkweed Assassin Bug

Rare4 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Tangipahoa Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Hammond

Importance: 0.43

14 species

+614% vs. current

Ponchatoula

Importance: 0.39

37 species

+170% vs. current

Natalbany

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Amite City

Importance: 0.25

8 species

+1150% 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 Tangipahoa Parish County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Tangipahoa Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Hammond

Importance: 0.43

14 species

+614% vs. current

Ponchatoula

Importance: 0.39

37 species

+170% vs. current

Natalbany

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Amite City

Importance: 0.25

8 species

+1150% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Hammond

+614% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common9 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Very Common9 obs.

Setophaga americana

Northern Parula

Very Common7 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common7 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Very Common7 obs.

Aramus guarauna

Limpkin

Common7 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common7 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common6 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common6 obs.

Hemidactylus parvimaculatus

Spotted house gecko

Common5 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Common5 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Occasional5 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Occasional5 obs.

Sambucus canadensis

Canada elderberry

Occasional5 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Occasional5 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Occasional4 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Occasional4 obs.

Dolomedes triton

Six-Spotted Fishing Spider

Rare4 obs.

Zelus longipes

Milkweed Assassin Bug

Rare4 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare4 obs.

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