Franklin County

Ecosystem Overview

The Franklin County ecosystem supports 66 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in Franklin County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Bailey Lake, Franklin County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Franklin 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Bailey Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 66 total documented species.

Eupatorium capillifolium

Dogfennel

Very Common4 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common3 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common2 obs.

Centrosema virginianum

butterfly-pea

Very Common2 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Very Common2 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Common2 obs.

Euonymus americanus

bursting-heart

Common2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Common2 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Common2 obs.

Cornus florida

Flowering Dogwood

Common2 obs.

Storeria dekayi

Northern Brown Snake

Occasional2 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Occasional2 obs.

Naupactus leucoloma

Whitefringed beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Urocyon cinereoargenteus

Graufuchs

Occasional1 obs.

Lontra canadensis

River Otter

Occasional1 obs.

Dorosoma cepedianum

Eastern Gizzard Shad

Occasional1 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Alaus oculatus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Franklin County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Sagamore

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2100% 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

+2100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Franklin County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Sagamore

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2100% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Bailey Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 66 total documented species.

Eupatorium capillifolium

Dogfennel

Very Common4 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common3 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common2 obs.

Centrosema virginianum

butterfly-pea

Very Common2 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Very Common2 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Common2 obs.

Euonymus americanus

bursting-heart

Common2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Common2 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Common2 obs.

Cornus florida

Flowering Dogwood

Common2 obs.

Storeria dekayi

Northern Brown Snake

Occasional2 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Occasional2 obs.

Naupactus leucoloma

Whitefringed beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Urocyon cinereoargenteus

Graufuchs

Occasional1 obs.

Lontra canadensis

River Otter

Occasional1 obs.

Dorosoma cepedianum

Eastern Gizzard Shad

Occasional1 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Alaus oculatus

Rare1 obs.

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