Monroe
Ecosystem Overview
The Monroe ecosystem supports 93 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in ouachita parish, louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ouachita Parish nearby has 7% more documented species, Monroe offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 ouachita 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 93 total documented species.
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Nelumbo lutea
American lotus
Trichonephila clavipes
Taxodium distichum
bald-cypress
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Honey-Bells
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Quercus similis
Swamp Post Oak
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Anhinga anhinga
Anhinga
Sphyrapicus varius
yellow-bellied sapsucker
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Streptopelia decaocto
collared dove, eurasian collared dove
Camponotus pennsylvanicus
Carpenter Ant
Brunnichia ovata
Pontederia crassipes
Malacosoma disstria
Forest Tent Caterpillar
Acris blanchardi
Blanchard's Cricket Frog
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Ouachita Parish
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Monroe. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Monroewithin Ouachita Parish's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.