Franklin

Ecosystem Overview

The Franklin ecosystem supports 52 documented wildlife species across 46 taxonomic genera. Located in Franklin County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Franklin County nearby has 33% more documented species, Franklin offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 34 Franklin County County natural areas, placing it in the 79th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 34 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 34 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Franklin County

-33% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Very Common0.84 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

Crowpoison

Very Common0.11 obs.

Erythrina herbacea

Coral Bean

Very Common0.11 obs.

Centrosema virginianum

Blue Bell

Very Common0.1 obs.

Deparia petersenii

Japanese False Spleenwort

Very Common0.07 obs.

Ilex longipes

Georgia Holly

Common0.07 obs.

Rhynchospora recognita

Common0.06 obs.

Carex intumescens

Bladder Sedge

Common0.06 obs.

Chamaecrista nictitans

Partridge-Pea

Common0.06 obs.

Asclepias variegata

White Milkweed

Common0.06 obs.

Dichanthelium polyanthes

Common0.06 obs.

Stewartia malacodendron

Silky Camellia

Occasional0.06 obs.

Coreopsis lanceolata

Coreopsis

Occasional0.06 obs.

Plantago virginica

Virginia Plantain

Occasional0.06 obs.

Pelazoneuron kunthii

Occasional0.06 obs.

Gaylussacia dumosa

Dwarf Huckleberry

Occasional0.06 obs.

Drosera brevifolia

Occasional0.06 obs.

Ionactis repens

Rare0.06 obs.

Pinus palustris

Florida Pine

Rare0.06 obs.

Imperata cylindrica

Cogongrass

Rare0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+16%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Franklin County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-33% vs. current

Meadville

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+420% vs. current

Bude

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+420% vs. current

Roxie

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+5100% vs. current

Suffolk

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-35% vs. current

Freewoods

Importance: 0.50

66 species

-21% vs. current

Flat Rock

Importance: 0.50

62 species

-16% vs. current

Knoxville

Importance: 0.50

49 species

+6% 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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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Very Common0.84 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

Crowpoison

Very Common0.11 obs.

Erythrina herbacea

Coral Bean

Very Common0.11 obs.

Centrosema virginianum

Blue Bell

Very Common0.1 obs.

Deparia petersenii

Japanese False Spleenwort

Very Common0.07 obs.

Ilex longipes

Georgia Holly

Common0.07 obs.

Rhynchospora recognita

Common0.06 obs.

Carex intumescens

Bladder Sedge

Common0.06 obs.

Chamaecrista nictitans

Partridge-Pea

Common0.06 obs.

Asclepias variegata

White Milkweed

Common0.06 obs.

Dichanthelium polyanthes

Common0.06 obs.

Stewartia malacodendron

Silky Camellia

Occasional0.06 obs.

Coreopsis lanceolata

Coreopsis

Occasional0.06 obs.

Plantago virginica

Virginia Plantain

Occasional0.06 obs.

Pelazoneuron kunthii

Occasional0.06 obs.

Gaylussacia dumosa

Dwarf Huckleberry

Occasional0.06 obs.

Drosera brevifolia

Occasional0.06 obs.

Ionactis repens

Rare0.06 obs.

Pinus palustris

Florida Pine

Rare0.06 obs.

Imperata cylindrica

Cogongrass

Rare0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+16%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Franklin County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-33% vs. current

Meadville

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+420% vs. current

Bude

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+420% vs. current

Roxie

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+5100% vs. current

Suffolk

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-35% vs. current

Freewoods

Importance: 0.50

66 species

-21% vs. current

Flat Rock

Importance: 0.50

62 species

-16% vs. current

Knoxville

Importance: 0.50

49 species

+6% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 34 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 34 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Franklin County

-33% species diversity