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Covington

Ecosystem Overview

The Covington ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in st. tammany parish, louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Slidell, Covington hosts 100% more species diversity. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 13 st. tammany parish County natural areas, placing it in the 62th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

22
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
21
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
12
Common Species
Frequently observed species
10
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#5
Regional Rank
Out of 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species
Common7 species
Occasional6 species
Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#5 of 13 locations
62th percentile for diversity
vs. Slidell
+100% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Charadrius vociferus

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common2 obs.
Setophaga pinus

Setophaga pinus

Pine Warbler

Very Common2 obs.
Nekemias arborea

Nekemias arborea

peppervine

Very Common2 obs.
Romalea microptera

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.
Felis catus

Felis catus

Domestic Cat

Very Common1 obs.
Melanerpes carolinus

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common1 obs.
Buteo jamaicensis

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.
Baeolophus bicolor

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common1 obs.
Tillandsia usneoides

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Common1 obs.
Cyperus virens

Cyperus virens

Common1 obs.
Stachys floridana

Stachys floridana

Florida betony

Common1 obs.
Rosa laevigata

Rosa laevigata

Cherokee rose

Occasional1 obs.
Triadica sebifera

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Occasional1 obs.
Erigeron canadensis

Erigeron canadensis

Canada Horseweed

Occasional1 obs.
Mazus pumilus

Mazus pumilus

Occasional1 obs.
Ligustrum sinense

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Occasional1 obs.
Passer domesticus

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.
Spinus tristis

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Rare1 obs.
Mimus polyglottos

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Rare1 obs.
Smilax walteri

Smilax walteri

red-bead greenbrier

Rare1 obs.

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