Saint Bernard Parish
Ecosystem Overview
The Saint Bernard Parish ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 77 taxonomic genera. Located in saint bernard parish, louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Chalmette, Saint Bernard Parish hosts 160% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 saint bernard 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 78 total documented species.
Trifolium repens
Dutch clover
Sambucus canadensis
Canada elderberry
Egretta tricolor
Tricolor Heron
Dinocardium robustum
Atlantic giant cockle
Plecia nearctica
Rangia cuneata
Atlantic rangia
Tillandsia usneoides
Spanish Moss
Romalea microptera
Eastern Lubber Grasshopper
Sylvilagus aquaticus
Swamp Rabbit
Crassostrea virginica
American oyster
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Oenothera speciosa
white evening-primrose
Ocypode quadrata
Atlantic ghost crab
Pelecanus occidentalis
Brown Pelican (Southern)
Sinistrofulgur sinistrum
Youngia japonica
Oriental false hawksbeard
Cisseps fulvicollis
Yellow-Collared Scape Moth
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Diabrotica undecimpunctata
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
Cycloneda sanguinea
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Saint Bernard Parish
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Saint Bernard Parish. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Saint Bernard Parishwithin Saint Bernard Parish's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.