Franklinville

Ecosystem Overview

The Franklinville ecosystem supports 82 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in Randolph County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Asheboro nearby has 18% more documented species, Franklinville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 6 Randolph County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Asheboro

-18% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 82 total documented species.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Very Common4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common3 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common3 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Very Common3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common2 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common2 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common2 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common2 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Common2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional2 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Occasional2 obs.

Ancistrocerus campestris

Smiling Mason Wasp

Occasional2 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional2 obs.

Phidippus putnami

Occasional2 obs.

Lepomis auritus

Redbreast sunfish

Occasional2 obs.

Burnsius communis

Common Checkered-Skipper

Rare2 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Rare1 obs.

Lytta aenea

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Randolph County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Asheboro

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-18% vs. current

Randolph County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-18% vs. current

Richardson Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8100% vs. current

Randleman

Importance: 0.30

7 species

+1071% vs. current

Ramseur

Importance: 0.29

33 species

+148% vs. current

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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 Randolph County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Randolph County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Asheboro

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-18% vs. current

Randolph County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-18% vs. current

Richardson Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8100% vs. current

Randleman

Importance: 0.30

7 species

+1071% vs. current

Ramseur

Importance: 0.29

33 species

+148% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Asheboro

-18% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 82 total documented species.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Very Common4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common3 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common3 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Very Common3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common2 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common2 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common2 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common2 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Common2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional2 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Occasional2 obs.

Ancistrocerus campestris

Smiling Mason Wasp

Occasional2 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional2 obs.

Phidippus putnami

Occasional2 obs.

Lepomis auritus

Redbreast sunfish

Occasional2 obs.

Burnsius communis

Common Checkered-Skipper

Rare2 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Rare1 obs.

Lytta aenea

Rare1 obs.

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