Saint Helena Parish
Ecosystem Overview
The Saint Helena Parish ecosystem supports 87 documented wildlife species across 81 taxonomic genera. Located in saint helena parish, louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Greensburg, Saint Helena Parish hosts 172% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 saint helena parish County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 87 total documented species.
Salvia lyrata
lyre-leaf sage
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Eurema daira
Fairy Yellow
Phytolacca americana
American pokeweed
Ligustrum sinense
Chinese privet
Lygodium japonicum
Japanese climbing fern
Sialia sialis
Eastern Bluebird
Geranium carolinianum
Carolina Crane's-bill
Briza minor
Little quakinggrass
Veronica persica
common field-speedwell
Leiothlypis peregrina
Tennessee Warbler
Junonia coenia
Northern Buckeye
Battus philenor
Pipevine Swallowtail
Acanthocephala terminalis
Sambucus canadensis
Canada elderberry
Callicarpa americana
French-mulberry
Quercus nigra
Water Oak
Viola primulifolia
primrose-leaf violet
Icteria virens
Yellow-breasted Chat
Cicindela sexguttata
Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle
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Regional Wildlife Network
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