Franklin

Ecosystem Overview

The Franklin ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Macon County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Macon County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Macon County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Eutrochium fistulosum

hollow joe-pyeweed

Very Common5 obs.

Clinostomus funduloides

Rosyside dace

Very Common5 obs.

Lathyrus latifolius

Perennial pea

Very Common4 obs.

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Perfoliate Thoroughwort

Very Common4 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common4 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common4 obs.

Smallanthus uvedalia

yellow-flower leaf-cup

Common3 obs.

Cottus bairdii

Cabezón

Common3 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Common3 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Sleepingplant

Common2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common2 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

maypop

Occasional2 obs.

Oenothera laciniata

Cutleaf Eveningprimrose

Occasional2 obs.

Cornus amomum

Red-Willow

Occasional2 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional2 obs.

Helianthus tuberosus

jerusalem artichoke

Occasional2 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Occasional2 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Rare2 obs.

Tradescantia ohiensis

Blue-Jacket

Rare2 obs.

Hypentelium nigricans

Northern hog sucker

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+223%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Macon County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

MacOn County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Ravenel Lake

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+669% vs. current

Lake Emory

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Cliffside Lake

Importance: 0.20

6 species

+1567% 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 Macon County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+223%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Macon County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

MacOn County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Ravenel Lake

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+669% vs. current

Lake Emory

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Cliffside Lake

Importance: 0.20

6 species

+1567% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Macon County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Eutrochium fistulosum

hollow joe-pyeweed

Very Common5 obs.

Clinostomus funduloides

Rosyside dace

Very Common5 obs.

Lathyrus latifolius

Perennial pea

Very Common4 obs.

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Perfoliate Thoroughwort

Very Common4 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common4 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common4 obs.

Smallanthus uvedalia

yellow-flower leaf-cup

Common3 obs.

Cottus bairdii

Cabezón

Common3 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Common3 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Sleepingplant

Common2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common2 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

maypop

Occasional2 obs.

Oenothera laciniata

Cutleaf Eveningprimrose

Occasional2 obs.

Cornus amomum

Red-Willow

Occasional2 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional2 obs.

Helianthus tuberosus

jerusalem artichoke

Occasional2 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Occasional2 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Rare2 obs.

Tradescantia ohiensis

Blue-Jacket

Rare2 obs.

Hypentelium nigricans

Northern hog sucker

Rare2 obs.

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