Franklin Parish Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Franklin Parish ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Franklin Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Baskin, Franklin Parish hosts 3650% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 44 Franklin Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 98th 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 44 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 44 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Baskin

+3650% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Very Common3.58 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common2.24 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Very Common1.68 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Very Common1.36 obs.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Very Common1.28 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Common1.21 obs.

Aesculus pavia

Red Buckeye

Common1.01 obs.

Portulaca grandiflora

Sunplant

Common1 obs.

Poa annua

Annual Poa

Common1 obs.

Carya illinoinensis

Pecan

Common1 obs.

Diodia virginiana

Common1 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Occasional1 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Baccharis

Occasional1 obs.

Carya glabra

Red Hickory

Occasional1 obs.

Mikania scandens

Louse-Plaster

Occasional1 obs.

Boehmeria cylindrica

Bog-Hemp

Occasional0.73 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional0.69 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Rare0.68 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Rare0.68 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Rare0.63 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1775%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Franklin Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Winnsboro

Importance: 0.70

16 species

+369% vs. current

Baskin

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3650% vs. current

Winnsboro

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+7400% vs. current

Warsaw Landing

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Very Common3.58 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common2.24 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Very Common1.68 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Very Common1.36 obs.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Very Common1.28 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Common1.21 obs.

Aesculus pavia

Red Buckeye

Common1.01 obs.

Portulaca grandiflora

Sunplant

Common1 obs.

Poa annua

Annual Poa

Common1 obs.

Carya illinoinensis

Pecan

Common1 obs.

Diodia virginiana

Common1 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Occasional1 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Baccharis

Occasional1 obs.

Carya glabra

Red Hickory

Occasional1 obs.

Mikania scandens

Louse-Plaster

Occasional1 obs.

Boehmeria cylindrica

Bog-Hemp

Occasional0.73 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional0.69 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Rare0.68 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Rare0.68 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Rare0.63 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

Regional Rank

Out of 44 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 44 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Baskin

+3650% species diversity

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1775%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Franklin Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Winnsboro

Importance: 0.70

16 species

+369% vs. current

Baskin

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3650% vs. current

Winnsboro

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+7400% vs. current

Warsaw Landing

4 species

+1775% vs. current

Lamar

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+1775% vs. current

Sunrise Landing

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+1775% vs. current

Longview

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+3650% vs. current

Bushes

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+3650% 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 Parish County.