Rapides Parish

Ecosystem Overview

The Rapides Parish ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Rapides 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 Alexandria, Rapides Parish hosts 1011% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 8 Rapides Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Alexandria

+1011% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Anthocharis midea

Falcate Orangetip

Very Common8 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common8 obs.

Pinus palustris

longleaf pine

Very Common6 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Very Common5 obs.

Ladona deplanata

Blue Corporal

Very Common5 obs.

Lerema accius

Clouded Skipper

Common5 obs.

Phanogomphus oklahomensis

Oklahoma Clubtail

Common5 obs.

Smilax pumila

sarsaparilla-vine

Common5 obs.

Atta texana

Texas leafcutting ant

Common5 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Common4 obs.

Papilio palamedes

Laurel Swallowtail

Common4 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional4 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Occasional4 obs.

Tachopteryx thoreyi

Gray Petaltail

Occasional4 obs.

Spigelia marilandica

Indian-pink

Occasional4 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Occasional4 obs.

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Occasional4 obs.

Lestes australis

Southern Spreadwing

Rare4 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare4 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Rapides Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Alexandria

Importance: 0.47

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Pineville

Importance: 0.38

27 species

+270% vs. current

Pierson Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Kincaid Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Valentine Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Indian Creek Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

McNary

Importance: 0.21

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 Rapides Parish County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Rapides Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Alexandria

Importance: 0.47

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Pineville

Importance: 0.38

27 species

+270% vs. current

Pierson Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Kincaid Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Valentine Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Indian Creek Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

McNary

Importance: 0.21

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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Alexandria

+1011% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Anthocharis midea

Falcate Orangetip

Very Common8 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common8 obs.

Pinus palustris

longleaf pine

Very Common6 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Very Common5 obs.

Ladona deplanata

Blue Corporal

Very Common5 obs.

Lerema accius

Clouded Skipper

Common5 obs.

Phanogomphus oklahomensis

Oklahoma Clubtail

Common5 obs.

Smilax pumila

sarsaparilla-vine

Common5 obs.

Atta texana

Texas leafcutting ant

Common5 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Common4 obs.

Papilio palamedes

Laurel Swallowtail

Common4 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional4 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Occasional4 obs.

Tachopteryx thoreyi

Gray Petaltail

Occasional4 obs.

Spigelia marilandica

Indian-pink

Occasional4 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Occasional4 obs.

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Occasional4 obs.

Lestes australis

Southern Spreadwing

Rare4 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare4 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare4 obs.

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