Ouachita Parish

Ecosystem Overview

The Ouachita Parish ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Ouachita 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 Monroe, Ouachita Parish hosts 8% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Ouachita Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Monroe

+8% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Very Common12 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common8 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common6 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common5 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common4 obs.

Nelumbo lutea

American lotus

Common4 obs.

Trichonephila clavipes

Common4 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common4 obs.

Quercus similis

Swamp Post Oak

Common3 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Common3 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common3 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional3 obs.

Brunnichia ovata

Occasional3 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional3 obs.

Malacosoma disstria

Forest Tent Caterpillar

Occasional3 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Occasional3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare3 obs.

Ictinia mississippiensis

Mississippi Kite

Rare3 obs.

Araneus bicentenarius

Giant Lichen Orbweaver

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+203%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Ouachita Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Monroe

Importance: 0.46

93 species

+8% vs. current

West Monroe

Importance: 0.33

57 species

+75% vs. current

Black Bayou Lake

Importance: 0.30

11 species

+809% vs. current

Brownsville-bawcomville

Importance: 0.24

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Bayou Desiard Waterbank

in Monroe

Importance: 0.10

1 species

+9900% 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 Ouachita Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+203%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Ouachita Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Monroe

Importance: 0.46

93 species

+8% vs. current

West Monroe

Importance: 0.33

57 species

+75% vs. current

Black Bayou Lake

Importance: 0.30

11 species

+809% vs. current

Brownsville-bawcomville

Importance: 0.24

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Bayou Desiard Waterbank

in Monroe

Importance: 0.10

1 species

+9900% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Monroe

+8% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Very Common12 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common8 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common6 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common5 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common4 obs.

Nelumbo lutea

American lotus

Common4 obs.

Trichonephila clavipes

Common4 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common4 obs.

Quercus similis

Swamp Post Oak

Common3 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Common3 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common3 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional3 obs.

Brunnichia ovata

Occasional3 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional3 obs.

Malacosoma disstria

Forest Tent Caterpillar

Occasional3 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Occasional3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare3 obs.

Ictinia mississippiensis

Mississippi Kite

Rare3 obs.

Araneus bicentenarius

Giant Lichen Orbweaver

Rare3 obs.

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