LaSalle Parish Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Lasalle Parish ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in LaSalle Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Olla, Lasalle Parish hosts 67% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Olla

+67% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common3.9 obs.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Very Common2.66 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Very Common1.8 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common1.54 obs.

Drosera brevifolia

Very Common1.53 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

Crowpoison

Common1.46 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Common1.3 obs.

Crataegus marshallii

Parsley-Hawthorn

Common1.12 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Common1 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bull Thistle

Common1 obs.

Junonia coenia

Common Buckeye

Common1 obs.

Citrullus lanatus

Watermelon

Occasional1 obs.

Artemisia ludoviciana

Cudweed

Occasional1 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur'S Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Coreopsis lanceolata

Coreopsis

Occasional1 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-Winged Swallow

Occasional1 obs.

Nysson plagiatus

Rare1 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Rare1 obs.

Herbertia lahue

Rare1 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Olla

+67% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common3.9 obs.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Very Common2.66 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Very Common1.8 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common1.54 obs.

Drosera brevifolia

Very Common1.53 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

Crowpoison

Common1.46 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Common1.3 obs.

Crataegus marshallii

Parsley-Hawthorn

Common1.12 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Common1 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bull Thistle

Common1 obs.

Junonia coenia

Common Buckeye

Common1 obs.

Citrullus lanatus

Watermelon

Occasional1 obs.

Artemisia ludoviciana

Cudweed

Occasional1 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur'S Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Coreopsis lanceolata

Coreopsis

Occasional1 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-Winged Swallow

Occasional1 obs.

Nysson plagiatus

Rare1 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Rare1 obs.

Herbertia lahue

Rare1 obs.

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