West Park

Ecosystem Overview

The West Park ecosystem supports 30 documented wildlife species across 28 taxonomic genera. Located in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Beauregard Parish nearby has 62% more documented species, West Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #34 for species diversity among 100 Beauregard Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 66th 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

#34

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#34 of 100 locations

66th percentile for diversity

vs. Beauregard Parish

-62% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common0.64 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Very Common0.57 obs.

Fatoua villosa

Hairy Crabweed

Very Common0.57 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common0.57 obs.

Asclepias variegata

White Milkweed

Very Common0.57 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Common0.48 obs.

Tradescantia pallida

Purple Heart

Common0.37 obs.

Lycoris radiata

Red Spider Lily

Common0.37 obs.

Diodia virginiana

Common0.36 obs.

Carya illinoinensis

Pecan

Common0.2 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Baccharis

Common0.14 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional0.14 obs.

Leiobunum vittatum

Eastern Harvestman

Occasional0.09 obs.

Eupatorium capillifolium

Dogfennel

Occasional0.09 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Occasional0.09 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Occasional0.09 obs.

Dichondra carolinensis

Occasional0.09 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Rare0.09 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Rare0.09 obs.

Leptinotarsa juncta

False Potato Beetle

Rare0.09 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-35%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Beauregard Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Beauregard Parish

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-62% vs. current

Merryville

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-62% vs. current

Deridder

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-62% vs. current

Deridder

Importance: 0.60

29 species

+3% vs. current

Beauregard Regional Airport

Importance: 0.60

13 species

+131% vs. current

Beauregard Parish Fair Grounds

Importance: 0.50

29 species

+3% vs. current

Hudson Addition

Importance: 0.50

28 species

+7% vs. current

Ludington

Importance: 0.50

28 species

+7% 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 Beauregard Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-35%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Beauregard Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Beauregard Parish

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-62% vs. current

Merryville

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-62% vs. current

Deridder

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-62% vs. current

Deridder

Importance: 0.60

29 species

+3% vs. current

Beauregard Regional Airport

Importance: 0.60

13 species

+131% vs. current

Beauregard Parish Fair Grounds

Importance: 0.50

29 species

+3% vs. current

Hudson Addition

Importance: 0.50

28 species

+7% vs. current

Ludington

Importance: 0.50

28 species

+7% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common0.64 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Very Common0.57 obs.

Fatoua villosa

Hairy Crabweed

Very Common0.57 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common0.57 obs.

Asclepias variegata

White Milkweed

Very Common0.57 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Common0.48 obs.

Tradescantia pallida

Purple Heart

Common0.37 obs.

Lycoris radiata

Red Spider Lily

Common0.37 obs.

Diodia virginiana

Common0.36 obs.

Carya illinoinensis

Pecan

Common0.2 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Baccharis

Common0.14 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional0.14 obs.

Leiobunum vittatum

Eastern Harvestman

Occasional0.09 obs.

Eupatorium capillifolium

Dogfennel

Occasional0.09 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Occasional0.09 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Occasional0.09 obs.

Dichondra carolinensis

Occasional0.09 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Rare0.09 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Rare0.09 obs.

Leptinotarsa juncta

False Potato Beetle

Rare0.09 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#34

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#34 of 100 locations

66th percentile for diversity

vs. Beauregard Parish

-62% species diversity