Pineville
Ecosystem Overview
The Pineville ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in rapides parish, louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Alexandria, Pineville hosts 200% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 8 rapides parish County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.
Oxidus gracilis
Millipede
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Acris blanchardi
Blanchard's Cricket Frog
Bombycilla cedrorum
cedar waxwing
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Juniperus virginiana
Red Cedar Juniper
Mimosa strigillosa
Celtis laevigata
Sugarberry
Crataegus marshallii
parsley-hawthorn
Prunus caroliniana
mock orange
Ranunculus pusillus
Chaerophyllum tainturieri
Carya illinoinensis
pecan-nut
Cornus drummondii
Drummond's dogwood
Oenothera laciniata
Cutleaf Eveningprimrose
Ladona deplanata
Blue Corporal
Polygonia interrogationis
Question Mark
Eris floridana
Gloeophyllum sepiarium
Conifer Mazegill
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Rapides Parish
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Pineville. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Pinevillewithin Rapides Parish's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.