Natchitoches
Ecosystem Overview
The Natchitoches ecosystem supports 30 documented wildlife species across 30 taxonomic genera. Located in natchitoches 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 Natchitoches Parish nearby has 67% more documented species, Natchitoches offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 natchitoches parish County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Plecia nearctica
Latrodectus geometricus
Brown widow spider
Anaxyrus fowleri
fowler's toad
Geomys breviceps
Baird's Pocket Gopher
Dasypus novemcinctus
nine-banded armadillo
Chrysemys dorsalis
Southern Painted Turtle
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota
Cliff Swallow
Stereum complicatum
Crowded Parchment
Chasmanthium latifolium
Northern Sea Oats
Melica mutica
two-flower melic
Carex cherokeensis
Cherokee sedge
Pontederia crassipes
Quercus nigra
Water Oak
Galium aparine
Bedstraw
Mimosa strigillosa
Albizia julibrissin
Siris
Calyptocarpus vialis
straggler daisy
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Natchitoches Parish
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Natchitoches. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Natchitocheswithin Natchitoches Parish's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.