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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.
Woodbine
Northern Mockingbird
Pileated Woodpecker
Carolina Chickadee
Chipping Sparrow
House Sparrow
Eastern Wood Pewee
Yellowthroat
Chinese Tallow

Canada Warbler
Sacred Bamboo
Great Egret
Tatou A Neuf Bandes
White-Winged Scoter
Vesper Sparrow

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper
Turkey Tangle Fogfruit
Carolina Wren

Three-Toed Amphiuma
Painted Bunting
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in St. Mary Parish County, Louisiana
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 St. Mary Parish County.
The Franklin ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, 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. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 100 St. Mary Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 96th percentile for biodiversity.