Franklin County

Ecosystem Overview

The Franklin County ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 62 taxonomic genera. Located in Franklin County, Texas, 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 Mount Vernon nearby has 6% more documented species, Franklin County offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #16 for species diversity among 82 Franklin County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 82 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 82 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Mount Vernon

-6% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lepomis macrochirus

Sunfish

Very Common5.24 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Very Common4.62 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common4.6 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Very Common4.55 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common4.49 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common4.42 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Common4.42 obs.

Pomoxis annularis

Crappie

Common3.87 obs.

Notemigonus crysoleucas

Golden Shiner

Common3.76 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Common3 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

Fall Boneset

Common3 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Occasional3 obs.

Quercus falcata

Spanish Oak

Occasional3 obs.

Morone chrysops

White Bass

Occasional3 obs.

Aesculus pavia

Red Buckeye

Occasional3 obs.

Mirabilis jalapa

False Jalap

Occasional2.66 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Occasional2.45 obs.

Micropterus salmoides

Bass

Rare2.14 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Rare2 obs.

Quercus stellata

Iron Oak

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+83%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Franklin County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Mount Vernon

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-6% vs. current

Majors

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-9% vs. current

MacOn

Importance: 0.50

40 species

+83% vs. current

New Hope

Importance: 0.50

36 species

+103% vs. current

Cypress

Importance: 0.50

28 species

+161% vs. current

Purley

Importance: 0.50

27 species

+170% vs. current

Rock Springs

Importance: 0.50

17 species

+329% vs. current

Daphne

Importance: 0.50

11 species

+564% 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 Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+83%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Franklin County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Mount Vernon

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-6% vs. current

Majors

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-9% vs. current

MacOn

Importance: 0.50

40 species

+83% vs. current

New Hope

Importance: 0.50

36 species

+103% vs. current

Cypress

Importance: 0.50

28 species

+161% vs. current

Purley

Importance: 0.50

27 species

+170% vs. current

Rock Springs

Importance: 0.50

17 species

+329% vs. current

Daphne

Importance: 0.50

11 species

+564% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

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

Lepomis macrochirus

Sunfish

Very Common5.24 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Very Common4.62 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common4.6 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Very Common4.55 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common4.49 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common4.42 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Common4.42 obs.

Pomoxis annularis

Crappie

Common3.87 obs.

Notemigonus crysoleucas

Golden Shiner

Common3.76 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Common3 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

Fall Boneset

Common3 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Occasional3 obs.

Quercus falcata

Spanish Oak

Occasional3 obs.

Morone chrysops

White Bass

Occasional3 obs.

Aesculus pavia

Red Buckeye

Occasional3 obs.

Mirabilis jalapa

False Jalap

Occasional2.66 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Occasional2.45 obs.

Micropterus salmoides

Bass

Rare2.14 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Rare2 obs.

Quercus stellata

Iron Oak

Rare2 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 82 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 82 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Mount Vernon

-6% species diversity