Early AccessHelp us build the future of location-specific field guides. Limited-time pricing of $1.99 regularly $19.99 while we perfect the platform with your feedback.
← Back to Louisiana

Locations in Rapides Parish, Louisiana

Species in Rapides Parish

Common Species in Rapides Parish

Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Anthocharis midea

Anthocharis midea

Falcate Orangetip

Very Common8 obs.
Calopteryx maculata

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common8 obs.
Pinus palustris

Pinus palustris

longleaf pine

Very Common6 obs.
Sceloporus consobrinus

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Very Common5 obs.
Ladona deplanata

Ladona deplanata

Blue Corporal

Common5 obs.
Lerema accius

Lerema accius

Clouded Skipper

Common5 obs.
Phanogomphus oklahomensis

Phanogomphus oklahomensis

Oklahoma Clubtail

Common5 obs.
Smilax pumila

Smilax pumila

sarsaparilla-vine

Common5 obs.
Atta texana

Atta texana

Texas leafcutting ant

Occasional5 obs.
Acris blanchardi

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Occasional4 obs.
Papilio palamedes

Papilio palamedes

Laurel Swallowtail

Occasional4 obs.
Phyciodes tharos

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional4 obs.
Erythemis simplicicollis

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional4 obs.
Tachopteryx thoreyi

Tachopteryx thoreyi

Gray Petaltail

Rare4 obs.
Pachydiplax longipennis

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare4 obs.

Want the Complete Field Guide?

Get all 100 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.

Premium field guide includes identification tips, seasonal patterns, and professional layout optimized for field use.

Get Your Personalized Field Guide

Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.

$1.99

Get Your Personalized Field Guide

Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.

Your field guide will be delivered to this email address. Please double-check for accuracy.

$1.99

Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Rapides Parish

Explore 43 documented locations in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (1 locations)

Rapides Parish

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (1 locations)

Pineville

A productive wildlife area hosting 27 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

27
species

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (6 locations)

Alexandria

An emerging wildlife area with 9 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

9
species

Pierson Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 8 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

8
species

Kincaid Reservoir

An emerging wildlife area with 5 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

5
species

Valentine Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Indian Creek Reservoir

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

McNary

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

📍 Additional Locations (35 locations)

Bayou Maria Basin

Explore for wildlife potential

Bayou Sans

Explore for wildlife potential

Beaver Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Bench Slough

Explore for wildlife potential

Big Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Chambers Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Cotile Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Freeman Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Hardy Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Harris Slough

Explore for wildlife potential

Hog Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Hughes Bayou

Explore for wildlife potential

Island Bayou

Explore for wildlife potential

Lake Aaron

Explore for wildlife potential

Lake Buhlow

Explore for wildlife potential

Lake Hop-o-bee

Explore for wildlife potential

Lake Jubenicwa

Explore for wildlife potential

Lake Tyler

Explore for wildlife potential

Mathews Brake

Explore for wildlife potential

Middle Prairie

Explore for wildlife potential

Mill Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Oden Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Plantation Slough

Explore for wildlife potential

Rock Island Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Tanyard Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Tarkill Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Weems Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Williams Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Wilson Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Lecompte

Explore for wildlife potential

Ball

Explore for wildlife potential

Cheneyville

Explore for wildlife potential

Forest Hill

Explore for wildlife potential

Glenmora

Explore for wildlife potential

Deville

Explore for wildlife potential

About Wildlife Data

Species counts represent documented wildlife observations from citizen science contributions. Higher counts often indicate areas with diverse habitats, active monitoring, or significant ecological importance. Each location offers unique opportunities to connect with Rapides Parish's natural heritage.

Favicon Attribution: Graphics from Twemoji by Twitter, Inc and contributors Licensed under CC-BY 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: https://github.com/twitter/twemoji