Franklin County

Ecosystem Overview

The Franklin County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Franklin County, Florida, 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 Apalachicola, Franklin County hosts 156% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Franklin County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.

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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Apalachicola

+156% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Calidris alba

sanderling

Very Common38 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Very Common26 obs.

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Very Common25 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common23 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bristly Thistle

Very Common22 obs.

Cyrilla racemiflora

myrtle

Common21 obs.

Alternanthera philoxeroides

Alligatorweed

Common21 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Common19 obs.

Arenaria interpres

ruddy turnstone

Common18 obs.

Hypericum microsepalum

Common18 obs.

Cnidoscolus stimulosus

bull-nettle

Common18 obs.

Conradina canescens

Occasional18 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Occasional17 obs.

Sterna forsteri

forster’s tern

Occasional16 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional16 obs.

Donax variabilis

coquina clam

Occasional15 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Occasional15 obs.

Nyssa ogeche

Ogeechee-lime

Rare15 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Rare15 obs.

Ocypode quadrata

Atlantic ghost crab

Rare14 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+525%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Franklin County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Apalachicola

Importance: 0.38

39 species

+156% vs. current

Lake Tucker

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Carrabelle

Importance: 0.31

7 species

+1329% vs. current

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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 Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+525%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Franklin County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Apalachicola

Importance: 0.38

39 species

+156% vs. current

Lake Tucker

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Carrabelle

Importance: 0.31

7 species

+1329% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Apalachicola

+156% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Calidris alba

sanderling

Very Common38 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Very Common26 obs.

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Very Common25 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common23 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bristly Thistle

Very Common22 obs.

Cyrilla racemiflora

myrtle

Common21 obs.

Alternanthera philoxeroides

Alligatorweed

Common21 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Common19 obs.

Arenaria interpres

ruddy turnstone

Common18 obs.

Hypericum microsepalum

Common18 obs.

Cnidoscolus stimulosus

bull-nettle

Common18 obs.

Conradina canescens

Occasional18 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Occasional17 obs.

Sterna forsteri

forster’s tern

Occasional16 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional16 obs.

Donax variabilis

coquina clam

Occasional15 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Occasional15 obs.

Nyssa ogeche

Ogeechee-lime

Rare15 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Rare15 obs.

Ocypode quadrata

Atlantic ghost crab

Rare14 obs.

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