Woodlands Conservancy

Ecosystem Overview

The Woodlands Conservancy ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Plaquemines 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. While Plaquemines Parish nearby has 1% more documented species, Woodlands Conservancy offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #26 for species diversity among 100 Plaquemines Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 74th 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

#26

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#26 of 100 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Plaquemines Parish

-1% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Alligator mississippiensis

Gator

Very Common4.98 obs.

Agkistrodon piscivorus

Cottonmouth

Very Common3.01 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green Anole

Very Common3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Very Common2.03 obs.

Storeria dekayi

Brownsnake

Very Common2.02 obs.

Pantherophis obsoletus

Texas Ratsnake

Common2.02 obs.

Lacunicambarus ludovicianus

Common2 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Common2 obs.

Veronica persica

Bird'S-Eye

Common2 obs.

Gasteracantha cancriformis

Spinybacked Orbweaver

Common2 obs.

Potentilla indica

Mock Strawberry

Common2 obs.

Morus rubra

Red Mulberry

Occasional2 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

Tatou A Neuf Bandes

Occasional2 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Occasional2 obs.

Procambarus clarkii

Red Swamp Crayfish

Occasional2 obs.

Packera glabella

Yellowtop

Rare1 obs.

Hibiscus laevis

Sweating-Weed

Rare1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Plaquemines Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Plaquemines Parish

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-1% vs. current

Naval Air Staton Joint Reserve Base New Orleans

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-4% vs. current

Plaquemines Parish

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-4% vs. current

Delta National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

62 species

+24% vs. current

Pass A Loutre Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

62 species

+24% vs. current

Plaquemines Parish

Importance: 0.70

61 species

+26% vs. current

Bayou Barriere Golf Course

in Belle Chasse

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-4% vs. current

Cprt Tracts 28 & 29

Importance: 0.60

34 species

+126% 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 Plaquemines Parish County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Alligator mississippiensis

Gator

Very Common4.98 obs.

Agkistrodon piscivorus

Cottonmouth

Very Common3.01 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green Anole

Very Common3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Very Common2.03 obs.

Storeria dekayi

Brownsnake

Very Common2.02 obs.

Pantherophis obsoletus

Texas Ratsnake

Common2.02 obs.

Lacunicambarus ludovicianus

Common2 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Common2 obs.

Veronica persica

Bird'S-Eye

Common2 obs.

Gasteracantha cancriformis

Spinybacked Orbweaver

Common2 obs.

Potentilla indica

Mock Strawberry

Common2 obs.

Morus rubra

Red Mulberry

Occasional2 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

Tatou A Neuf Bandes

Occasional2 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Occasional2 obs.

Procambarus clarkii

Red Swamp Crayfish

Occasional2 obs.

Packera glabella

Yellowtop

Rare1 obs.

Hibiscus laevis

Sweating-Weed

Rare1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Plaquemines Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Plaquemines Parish

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-1% vs. current

Naval Air Staton Joint Reserve Base New Orleans

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-4% vs. current

Plaquemines Parish

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-4% vs. current

Delta National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

62 species

+24% vs. current

Pass A Loutre Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

62 species

+24% vs. current

Plaquemines Parish

Importance: 0.70

61 species

+26% vs. current

Bayou Barriere Golf Course

in Belle Chasse

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-4% vs. current

Cprt Tracts 28 & 29

Importance: 0.60

34 species

+126% 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

#26

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#26 of 100 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Plaquemines Parish

-1% species diversity