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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Carpenter Ant
Mayapple
Chinese Privet
Poison Ivy
Poke
Field Madder
Woodbine
Maypop

Common Eastern Velvet Ant
Long-Necked Seed Bug
Triangulate Bud Spider

Tiger Slug
Red Henbit
Ragweed
Butterflyweed
Monarch
Mistflower
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Simpson County County, Kentucky
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 Simpson County County.
The Franklin ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Simpson County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Simpson County, Franklin hosts 3% more species diversity. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 74 Simpson County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th percentile for biodiversity.