Plaquemines Parish
Ecosystem Overview
The Plaquemines Parish ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in plaquemines 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 Bay Lanaux, Plaquemines Parish hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 plaquemines parish County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Alligator mississippiensis
Louisiana alligator.
Phragmites australis
Common Reed
Bidens alba
Rubus trivialis
southern dewberry
Anhinga anhinga
Anhinga
Tillandsia usneoides
Spanish Moss
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Pelecanus occidentalis
Brown Pelican (Southern)
Galium aparine
Bedstraw
Sayornis phoebe
Eastern Phoebe
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Dasypus novemcinctus
nine-banded armadillo
Vitta usnea
Olive nerite
Quiscalus major
Boat-tailed Grackle
Diospyros virginiana
persimmon
Sabal minor
bush palmetto
Taxodium distichum
bald-cypress
Veronica persica
common field-speedwell
Gasteracantha cancriformis
Spinybacked orbweaver
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
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