Franklin County

Ecosystem Overview

The Franklin County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Franklin County, Texas, 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 Mount Vernon, Franklin County hosts 1900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Franklin County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Mount Vernon

+1900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Quercus falcata

Southern Red Oak

Very Common3 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Very Common3 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Very Common3 obs.

Aesculus pavia

red horsechestnut

Very Common3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common2 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common2 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Common2 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Common2 obs.

Tripsacum dactyloides

gama grass

Common2 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Common2 obs.

Megatibicen resh

Common2 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Occasional2 obs.

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Shepherd's purse

Occasional2 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

late boneset

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus stellata

post oak

Occasional2 obs.

Setophaga pinus

Pine Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Occasional2 obs.

Scolia nobilitata

Rare2 obs.

Pogonomyrmex comanche

Rare2 obs.

Euetheola humilis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Franklin County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Mount Vernon

Importance: 0.38

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Lake Cypress Springs

Importance: 0.20

6 species

+1567% 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

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Franklin County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Mount Vernon

Importance: 0.38

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Lake Cypress Springs

Importance: 0.20

6 species

+1567% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Mount Vernon

+1900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Quercus falcata

Southern Red Oak

Very Common3 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Very Common3 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Very Common3 obs.

Aesculus pavia

red horsechestnut

Very Common3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common2 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common2 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Common2 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Common2 obs.

Tripsacum dactyloides

gama grass

Common2 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Common2 obs.

Megatibicen resh

Common2 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Occasional2 obs.

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Shepherd's purse

Occasional2 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

late boneset

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus stellata

post oak

Occasional2 obs.

Setophaga pinus

Pine Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Occasional2 obs.

Scolia nobilitata

Rare2 obs.

Pogonomyrmex comanche

Rare2 obs.

Euetheola humilis

Rare1 obs.

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