Natchitoches Parish

Ecosystem Overview

The Natchitoches Parish ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Campti, Natchitoches Parish hosts 245% more species diversity. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 100 Natchitoches Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 94th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 100 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Campti

+245% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common5.02 obs.

Pinus palustris

Florida Pine

Very Common5 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common3.62 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Very Common3.1 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Gator

Very Common3 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Common3 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Common3 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Common3 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

Yaupon Holly

Common3 obs.

Prunus caroliniana

Carolina Laurel Cherry

Common3 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common3 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green Anole

Occasional2.31 obs.

Agkistrodon piscivorus

Cottonmouth

Occasional2.16 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Baccharis

Occasional2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional2 obs.

Hypericum hypericoides

St. Andrew'S Cross

Occasional2 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Occasional2 obs.

Silphium laciniatum

Pilotweed

Rare2 obs.

Sisyrinchium angustifolium

Blueeyed Grass

Rare2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+46%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Natchitoches Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Red River National Wildlife Refuge Spanish Lake Lowlands Unit

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-5% vs. current

Goldonna

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-4% vs. current

Kisatchie Hills Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-3% vs. current

Natchitoches

Importance: 0.70

75 species

+1% vs. current

Ashland

Importance: 0.70

58 species

+31% vs. current

Campti

Importance: 0.70

22 species

+245% vs. current

Clarence

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+485% vs. current

Robeline

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+986% 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 Natchitoches Parish County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common5.02 obs.

Pinus palustris

Florida Pine

Very Common5 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common3.62 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Very Common3.1 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Gator

Very Common3 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Common3 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Common3 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Common3 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

Yaupon Holly

Common3 obs.

Prunus caroliniana

Carolina Laurel Cherry

Common3 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common3 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green Anole

Occasional2.31 obs.

Agkistrodon piscivorus

Cottonmouth

Occasional2.16 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Baccharis

Occasional2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional2 obs.

Hypericum hypericoides

St. Andrew'S Cross

Occasional2 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Occasional2 obs.

Silphium laciniatum

Pilotweed

Rare2 obs.

Sisyrinchium angustifolium

Blueeyed Grass

Rare2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+46%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Natchitoches Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Red River National Wildlife Refuge Spanish Lake Lowlands Unit

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-5% vs. current

Goldonna

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-4% vs. current

Kisatchie Hills Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-3% vs. current

Natchitoches

Importance: 0.70

75 species

+1% vs. current

Ashland

Importance: 0.70

58 species

+31% vs. current

Campti

Importance: 0.70

22 species

+245% vs. current

Clarence

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+485% vs. current

Robeline

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+986% 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 100 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Campti

+245% species diversity