Franklin County

Ecosystem Overview

The Franklin County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 99th 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 710 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common62 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common50 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common50 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common37 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common33 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common33 obs.

Eurycea bislineata

Two-lined Salamander

Common30 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Common29 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common29 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common27 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common26 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional25 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Occasional25 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional22 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional22 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional20 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional20 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Rare20 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Rare19 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Rare19 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

0% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

0% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% 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 Massachusetts.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

0% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

0% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 710 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common62 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common50 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common50 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common37 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common33 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common33 obs.

Eurycea bislineata

Two-lined Salamander

Common30 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Common29 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common29 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common27 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common26 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional25 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Occasional25 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional22 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional22 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional20 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional20 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Rare20 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Rare19 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Rare19 obs.

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