Franklin County

Ecosystem Overview

The Franklin County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Franklin County, Arkansas, 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. Compared to nearby Shores Lake, Franklin County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Franklin County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Shores Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common5 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Very Common3 obs.

Erythronium rostratum

Very Common3 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Very Common3 obs.

Asclepias quadrifolia

Whorled Milkweed

Very Common2 obs.

Geomys breviceps

Baird's Pocket Gopher

Common2 obs.

Plethodon angusticlavius

Ozark Zigzag Salamander

Common2 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common2 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common2 obs.

Eriocaulon koernickianum

Common2 obs.

Pinus echinata

southern pine

Occasional2 obs.

Solidago tortifolia

Twisted-leaf Goldenrod

Occasional2 obs.

Pantherophis obsoletus

Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)

Occasional2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Occasional1 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Occasional1 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Rare1 obs.

Megachile albitarsis

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Franklin County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Ozark

Importance: 0.30

7 species

+1329% 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 Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Franklin County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Ozark

Importance: 0.30

7 species

+1329% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Shores Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common5 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Very Common3 obs.

Erythronium rostratum

Very Common3 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Very Common3 obs.

Asclepias quadrifolia

Whorled Milkweed

Very Common2 obs.

Geomys breviceps

Baird's Pocket Gopher

Common2 obs.

Plethodon angusticlavius

Ozark Zigzag Salamander

Common2 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common2 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common2 obs.

Eriocaulon koernickianum

Common2 obs.

Pinus echinata

southern pine

Occasional2 obs.

Solidago tortifolia

Twisted-leaf Goldenrod

Occasional2 obs.

Pantherophis obsoletus

Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)

Occasional2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Occasional1 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Occasional1 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Rare1 obs.

Megachile albitarsis

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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