Poydras
Ecosystem Overview
The Poydras ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in saint bernard parish, louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Saint Bernard Parish nearby has 77% more documented species, Poydras offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 4 saint bernard parish County natural areas, placing it in the 25th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.
Romalea microptera
Eastern Lubber Grasshopper
Sylvilagus aquaticus
Swamp Rabbit
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Delphinia picta
Common Picture-Winged Fly
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Molothrus aeneus
Bronzed Cowbird
Poecile carolinensis
Carolina Chickadee
Parasola plicatilis
Pleated Inkcap
Lentinus crinitus
Diospyros virginiana
persimmon
Phytolacca americana
American pokeweed
Camponotus pennsylvanicus
Carpenter Ant
Cosmosoma myrodora
Limenitis archippus
Viceroy
Youngia japonica
Oriental false hawksbeard
Ageratina altissima
white snakeroot
Sambucus canadensis
Canada elderberry
Candolleomyces candolleanus
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Saint Bernard Parish
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Poydras. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Poydraswithin Saint Bernard Parish's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.