Lacombe
Ecosystem Overview
The Lacombe ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in st. tammany parish, louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Slidell, Lacombe hosts 809% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 13 st. tammany parish County natural areas, placing it in the 92th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Egretta caerulea
Little Blue Heron
Setophaga coronata
Myrtle Warbler
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Asclepias lanceolata
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Dendrocygna autumnalis
Tree Duck
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Papilio palamedes
Laurel Swallowtail
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Salvinia molesta
Kariba weed
Nymphaea odorata
American white waterlily
Kosteletzkya pentacarpos
seashore-mallow
Pontederia cordata
pickerelweed
Tyrannus tyrannus
Eastern Kingbird
Libellula needhami
Needham's Skimmer
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Melospiza georgiana
Swamp Sparrow
Papilio polyxenes
American Swallowtail
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in St. Tammany Parish
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lacombe. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lacombewithin St. Tammany Parish's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.