Natchitoches Parish

Ecosystem Overview

The Natchitoches Parish ecosystem supports 92 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish hosts 207% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Natchitoches Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common28 species

Occasional27 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Natchitoches

+207% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 92 total documented species.

Pinus palustris

longleaf pine

Very Common5 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common3 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Very Common3 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Very Common3 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common3 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common2 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Common2 obs.

Silphium laciniatum

pilot weed

Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common2 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Common2 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Laphria lata

Occasional1 obs.

Plecia nearctica

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Occasional1 obs.

Atractosteus spatula

Alligator gar

Occasional1 obs.

Latrodectus geometricus

Brown widow spider

Rare1 obs.

Aphonopelma hentzi

Rare1 obs.

Dasymutilla occidentalis

Common Eastern Velvet Ant

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1050%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Natchitoches Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Natchitoches

Importance: 0.43

30 species

+207% vs. current

Cane River Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2200% vs. current

Robeline

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9100% vs. current

Provencal

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9100% vs. current

Powhatan

Importance: 0.23

2 species

+4500% vs. current

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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 Natchitoches Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1050%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Natchitoches Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Natchitoches

Importance: 0.43

30 species

+207% vs. current

Cane River Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2200% vs. current

Robeline

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9100% vs. current

Provencal

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9100% vs. current

Powhatan

Importance: 0.23

2 species

+4500% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common28 species

Occasional27 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Natchitoches

+207% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 92 total documented species.

Pinus palustris

longleaf pine

Very Common5 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common3 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Very Common3 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Very Common3 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common3 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common2 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Common2 obs.

Silphium laciniatum

pilot weed

Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common2 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Common2 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Laphria lata

Occasional1 obs.

Plecia nearctica

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Occasional1 obs.

Atractosteus spatula

Alligator gar

Occasional1 obs.

Latrodectus geometricus

Brown widow spider

Rare1 obs.

Aphonopelma hentzi

Rare1 obs.

Dasymutilla occidentalis

Common Eastern Velvet Ant

Rare1 obs.

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