Moss Bluff
Ecosystem Overview
The Moss Bluff ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in calcasieu parish, louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lake Charles nearby has 86% more documented species, Moss Bluff offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 8 calcasieu parish County natural areas, placing it in the 63th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Romalea microptera
Eastern Lubber Grasshopper
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Procambarus clarkii
red swamp crawfish
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Taxodium distichum
bald-cypress
Hymenocallis liriosme
Medicago lupulina
Black medick
Ammophila pictipennis
Sterna forsteri
forster’s tern
Setophaga americana
Northern Parula
Ardea alba
Great Egret
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Calcasieu Parish
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Moss Bluff. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Moss Bluffwithin Calcasieu Parish's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.