Franklinton

Ecosystem Overview

The Franklinton ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in Franklin County, North Carolina, 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 Franklin County nearby has 77% more documented species, Franklinton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

vs. Franklin County

-77% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

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

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Very Common1.14 obs.

Ficus carica

Edible Fig

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Very Common1 obs.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper Mulberry

Very Common1 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Common0.74 obs.

Quercus phellos

Willow Oak

Common0.29 obs.

Mephitis mephitis

Striped Skunk

Common0.15 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Common0.13 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Mocassin Flower

Common0.12 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Common0.08 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Occasional0.07 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Occasional0.06 obs.

Melissa officinalis

Balm

Occasional0.06 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Occasional0.05 obs.

Kummerowia striata

Japanese Clover

Occasional0.05 obs.

Aucuba japonica

Japanese Laurel

Occasional0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-62%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-77% vs. current

Youngsville

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-78% vs. current

Bunn

Importance: 0.70

18 species

-6% vs. current

Louisburg

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+42% vs. current

Youngsville

Importance: 0.60

50 species

-66% vs. current

Olde Liberty Golf Club

in Youngsville

Importance: 0.60

29 species

-41% vs. current

Bunn

Importance: 0.60

18 species

-6% vs. current

Riley

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-79% 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

-62%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-77% vs. current

Youngsville

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-78% vs. current

Bunn

Importance: 0.70

18 species

-6% vs. current

Louisburg

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+42% vs. current

Youngsville

Importance: 0.60

50 species

-66% vs. current

Olde Liberty Golf Club

in Youngsville

Importance: 0.60

29 species

-41% vs. current

Bunn

Importance: 0.60

18 species

-6% vs. current

Riley

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-79% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

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

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Very Common1.14 obs.

Ficus carica

Edible Fig

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Very Common1 obs.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper Mulberry

Very Common1 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Common0.74 obs.

Quercus phellos

Willow Oak

Common0.29 obs.

Mephitis mephitis

Striped Skunk

Common0.15 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Common0.13 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Mocassin Flower

Common0.12 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Common0.08 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Occasional0.07 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Occasional0.06 obs.

Melissa officinalis

Balm

Occasional0.06 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Occasional0.05 obs.

Kummerowia striata

Japanese Clover

Occasional0.05 obs.

Aucuba japonica

Japanese Laurel

Occasional0.02 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

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

vs. Franklin County

-77% species diversity