Lake Charles
Ecosystem Overview
The Lake Charles ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in calcasieu 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. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 8 calcasieu parish County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Thryothorus ludovicianus
Carolina Wren
Zelus longipes
Milkweed Assassin Bug
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Dryobates pubescens
Downy Woodpecker
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Buteo platypterus
Broad-winged Hawk
Dione vanillae
Gulf Fritillary
Ictinia mississippiensis
Mississippi Kite
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Bombus pensylvanicus
American Bumblebee
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Oenothera speciosa
white evening-primrose
Poecile carolinensis
Carolina Chickadee
Nyctanassa violacea
Yellow-Crowned Night Heron
Sphyrapicus varius
yellow-bellied sapsucker
Orthemis ferruginea
Roseate Skimmer
Xylocopa virginica
Carpenter bee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Calcasieu Parish
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lake Charles. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lake Charleswithin Calcasieu Parish's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.