Franklin County

Ecosystem Overview

The Franklin County ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Franklin County, Arkansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Charleston nearby has 9% more documented species, Franklin County offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 100 Franklin County County natural areas, placing it in the 96th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 100 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Charleston

-9% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common8.32 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Very Common6.8 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Very Common6.11 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common5.93 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Shoveler

Very Common5.2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Common5.05 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common5 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common4.39 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Common4.32 obs.

Erythronium rostratum

Common3 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Bellwort

Common3 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Toothcup

Occasional3 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

White-Throated Sparrow

Occasional2.72 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Occasional2.49 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Occasional2 obs.

Geomys breviceps

Tuza De Baird

Occasional2 obs.

Eriocaulon koernickianum

Occasional2 obs.

Vernonia baldwinii

Western Ironweed

Rare2 obs.

Asclepias quadrifolia

Whorled Milkweed

Rare2 obs.

Pantherophis obsoletus

Texas Ratsnake

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Franklin County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Charleston

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

Wiederkehr Village

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

Ozark

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-5% vs. current

Altus

Importance: 0.70

20 species

+265% vs. current

Branch

Importance: 0.70

17 species

+329% vs. current

Denning

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+1360% vs. current

Ozark

Importance: 0.60

23 species

+217% vs. current

Aux Arc Park

Importance: 0.50

23 species

+217% 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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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common8.32 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Very Common6.8 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Very Common6.11 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common5.93 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Shoveler

Very Common5.2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Common5.05 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common5 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common4.39 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Common4.32 obs.

Erythronium rostratum

Common3 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Bellwort

Common3 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Toothcup

Occasional3 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

White-Throated Sparrow

Occasional2.72 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Occasional2.49 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Occasional2 obs.

Geomys breviceps

Tuza De Baird

Occasional2 obs.

Eriocaulon koernickianum

Occasional2 obs.

Vernonia baldwinii

Western Ironweed

Rare2 obs.

Asclepias quadrifolia

Whorled Milkweed

Rare2 obs.

Pantherophis obsoletus

Texas Ratsnake

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Franklin County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Charleston

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

Wiederkehr Village

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

Ozark

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-5% vs. current

Altus

Importance: 0.70

20 species

+265% vs. current

Branch

Importance: 0.70

17 species

+329% vs. current

Denning

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+1360% vs. current

Ozark

Importance: 0.60

23 species

+217% vs. current

Aux Arc Park

Importance: 0.50

23 species

+217% 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 100 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Charleston

-9% species diversity