New Orleans
Ecosystem Overview
The New Orleans ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in orleans 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. Compared to nearby Charley Pond, New Orleans hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 orleans 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 100 total documented species.
Calyptocarpus vialis
straggler daisy
Bidens alba
Pleopeltis michauxiana
Trifolium repens
Dutch clover
Youngia japonica
Oriental false hawksbeard
Pilea microphylla
Rockweed
Anolis sagrei
Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]
Eudocimus albus
White Ibis / American White Ibis
Pteris vittata
Ladder Brake
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Hemidactylus parvimaculatus
Spotted house gecko
Galium aparine
Bedstraw
Sambucus canadensis
Canada elderberry
Tillandsia usneoides
Spanish Moss
Oxalis debilis
Pink woodsorrel
Dichondra carolinensis
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Anhinga anhinga
Anhinga
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Orleans Parish
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement New Orleanswithin Orleans Parish's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.