Franklin

Ecosystem Overview

The Franklin ecosystem supports 62 documented wildlife species across 59 taxonomic genera. Located in Williamson County, Tennessee, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Williamson County nearby has 38% more documented species, Franklin offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 8 Williamson County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 8 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Williamson County

-38% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.

Sherardia arvensis

field madder

Very Common3 obs.

Magicicada tredecassini

13-year cicada

Very Common3 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common3 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Very Common2 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Very Common2 obs.

Carphophis amoenus

Eastern Wormsnake

Common2 obs.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Common2 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Common2 obs.

Erysimum capitatum

western wallflower

Common2 obs.

Pantherophis spiloides

Gray Rat Snake

Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional2 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Occasional1 obs.

Psyllobora vigintimaculata

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Dasymutilla occidentalis

Common Eastern Velvet Ant

Rare1 obs.

Scolia dubia

Rare1 obs.

Choctella cumminsi

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+32%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Williamson County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Williamson County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-38% vs. current

Brentwood

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-38% vs. current

Nolensville

Importance: 0.28

18 species

+244% vs. current

Thompson's Station

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+3000% vs. current

Shadow Creek

in Brentwood

Importance: 0.20

100 species

-38% vs. current

Wetherbrooke

in Brentwood

Importance: 0.20

5 species

+1140% vs. current

Courtside

in Brentwood

Importance: 0.20

5 species

+1140% 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 Williamson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+32%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Williamson County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Williamson County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-38% vs. current

Brentwood

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-38% vs. current

Nolensville

Importance: 0.28

18 species

+244% vs. current

Thompson's Station

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+3000% vs. current

Shadow Creek

in Brentwood

Importance: 0.20

100 species

-38% vs. current

Wetherbrooke

in Brentwood

Importance: 0.20

5 species

+1140% vs. current

Courtside

in Brentwood

Importance: 0.20

5 species

+1140% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 8 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Williamson County

-38% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.

Sherardia arvensis

field madder

Very Common3 obs.

Magicicada tredecassini

13-year cicada

Very Common3 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common3 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Very Common2 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Very Common2 obs.

Carphophis amoenus

Eastern Wormsnake

Common2 obs.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Common2 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Common2 obs.

Erysimum capitatum

western wallflower

Common2 obs.

Pantherophis spiloides

Gray Rat Snake

Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional2 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Occasional1 obs.

Psyllobora vigintimaculata

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Dasymutilla occidentalis

Common Eastern Velvet Ant

Rare1 obs.

Scolia dubia

Rare1 obs.

Choctella cumminsi

Rare1 obs.

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