Franklin County

Ecosystem Overview

The Franklin County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Franklin County, Missouri, 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 Union, Franklin County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Franklin County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Union

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Scutellaria incana

Very Common7 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common6 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Very Common5 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common5 obs.

Monarda bradburiana

Very Common5 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Common5 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Common5 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Common5 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common5 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Common5 obs.

Coreopsis lanceolata

Lance-Leaved Tickseed

Common5 obs.

Silene regia

royal catchfly

Occasional5 obs.

Delphinium tricorne

dwarf larkspur

Occasional5 obs.

Pyrausta tyralis

Occasional4 obs.

Salvia lyrata

lyre-leaf sage

Occasional4 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional4 obs.

Lithospermum canescens

hoary gromwell

Occasional4 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Rare4 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Rare4 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Franklin County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Pot Hole Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Lions Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Franklin County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Franklin County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Pot Hole Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Lions Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Union

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Scutellaria incana

Very Common7 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common6 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Very Common5 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common5 obs.

Monarda bradburiana

Very Common5 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Common5 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Common5 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Common5 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common5 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Common5 obs.

Coreopsis lanceolata

Lance-Leaved Tickseed

Common5 obs.

Silene regia

royal catchfly

Occasional5 obs.

Delphinium tricorne

dwarf larkspur

Occasional5 obs.

Pyrausta tyralis

Occasional4 obs.

Salvia lyrata

lyre-leaf sage

Occasional4 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional4 obs.

Lithospermum canescens

hoary gromwell

Occasional4 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Rare4 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Rare4 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare4 obs.

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