Frankfort

Ecosystem Overview

The Frankfort ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Clinton County, Indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Clinton County nearby has 78% more documented species, Frankfort offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #19 for species diversity among 99 Clinton County County natural areas, placing it in the 81th 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

#19

Regional Rank

Out of 99 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#19 of 99 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Clinton County

-78% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Rudbeckia fulgida

Orange Coneflower

Very Common0.77 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Very Common0.76 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common0.7 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Very Common0.64 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Very Common0.64 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Common0.64 obs.

Clematis terniflora

Autumn Clematis

Common0.6 obs.

Physocarpus opulifolius

Ninebark

Common0.59 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Common0.5 obs.

Silphium terebinthinaceum

Prairie Dock

Common0.42 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Common0.4 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

Disc Mayweed

Occasional0.35 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

Buckthorn

Occasional0.29 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Occasional0.28 obs.

Butorides virescens

Gaulin

Occasional0.18 obs.

Aronia melanocarpa

Black Chokeberry

Occasional0.06 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Occasional0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clinton County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Clinton County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-78% vs. current

Rossville

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-79% vs. current

Frankfort

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-78% vs. current

Mulberry

Importance: 0.70

15 species

+13% vs. current

Kirklin

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+467% vs. current

Michigantown

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+750% vs. current

Colfax

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+750% vs. current

The Golf Preserve

in Frankfort

Importance: 0.60

19 species

-11% 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 Clinton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clinton County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Clinton County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-78% vs. current

Rossville

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-79% vs. current

Frankfort

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-78% vs. current

Mulberry

Importance: 0.70

15 species

+13% vs. current

Kirklin

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+467% vs. current

Michigantown

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+750% vs. current

Colfax

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+750% vs. current

The Golf Preserve

in Frankfort

Importance: 0.60

19 species

-11% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Rudbeckia fulgida

Orange Coneflower

Very Common0.77 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Very Common0.76 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common0.7 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Very Common0.64 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Very Common0.64 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Common0.64 obs.

Clematis terniflora

Autumn Clematis

Common0.6 obs.

Physocarpus opulifolius

Ninebark

Common0.59 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Common0.5 obs.

Silphium terebinthinaceum

Prairie Dock

Common0.42 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Common0.4 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

Disc Mayweed

Occasional0.35 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

Buckthorn

Occasional0.29 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Occasional0.28 obs.

Butorides virescens

Gaulin

Occasional0.18 obs.

Aronia melanocarpa

Black Chokeberry

Occasional0.06 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Occasional0.04 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#19

Regional Rank

Out of 99 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#19 of 99 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Clinton County

-78% species diversity