Youngsville

Ecosystem Overview

The Youngsville ecosystem supports 50 documented wildlife species across 49 taxonomic genera. Located in Franklin County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Franklin County nearby has 32% more documented species, Youngsville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #92 for species diversity among 100 Franklin County County natural areas, placing it in the 8th 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

#92

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#92 of 100 locations

8th percentile for diversity

vs. Franklin County

-32% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common0.57 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Very Common0.42 obs.

Carya glabra

Red Hickory

Very Common0.35 obs.

Mephitis mephitis

Striped Skunk

Very Common0.32 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Very Common0.25 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Common0.22 obs.

Verbesina occidentalis

Common0.21 obs.

Ranunculus recurvatus

Blisterwort

Common0.16 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.13 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common0.13 obs.

Melissa officinalis

Balm

Common0.12 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Occasional0.12 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Occasional0.12 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional0.12 obs.

Wisteria frutescens

American Wisteria

Occasional0.12 obs.

Kerria japonica

Kerria

Occasional0.09 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Fence Lizard

Occasional0.09 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Sunfish

Rare0.09 obs.

Eupatorium capillifolium

Dogfennel

Rare0.09 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Rare0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Franklin County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-32% vs. current

Youngsville

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-35% vs. current

Bunn

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+178% vs. current

Franklinton

Importance: 0.70

17 species

+194% vs. current

Louisburg

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+317% vs. current

Olde Liberty Golf Club

in Youngsville

Importance: 0.60

29 species

+72% vs. current

Bunn

Importance: 0.60

18 species

+178% vs. current

Riley

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-37% 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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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Franklin County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-32% vs. current

Youngsville

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-35% vs. current

Bunn

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+178% vs. current

Franklinton

Importance: 0.70

17 species

+194% vs. current

Louisburg

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+317% vs. current

Olde Liberty Golf Club

in Youngsville

Importance: 0.60

29 species

+72% vs. current

Bunn

Importance: 0.60

18 species

+178% vs. current

Riley

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-37% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common0.57 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Very Common0.42 obs.

Carya glabra

Red Hickory

Very Common0.35 obs.

Mephitis mephitis

Striped Skunk

Very Common0.32 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Very Common0.25 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Common0.22 obs.

Verbesina occidentalis

Common0.21 obs.

Ranunculus recurvatus

Blisterwort

Common0.16 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.13 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common0.13 obs.

Melissa officinalis

Balm

Common0.12 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Occasional0.12 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Occasional0.12 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional0.12 obs.

Wisteria frutescens

American Wisteria

Occasional0.12 obs.

Kerria japonica

Kerria

Occasional0.09 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Fence Lizard

Occasional0.09 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Sunfish

Rare0.09 obs.

Eupatorium capillifolium

Dogfennel

Rare0.09 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Rare0.07 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

#92

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#92 of 100 locations

8th percentile for diversity

vs. Franklin County

-32% species diversity