Franklin County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Franklin County ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 68 taxonomic genera. Located in Franklin County, Maine, 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 Blue State Park nearby has 8% more documented species, Franklin County offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Mount Blue State Park

-8% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cornus canadensis

Bunchberry

Very Common58.96 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead

Very Common33.96 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canada Beadruby

Very Common25.72 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Very Common18.42 obs.

Pinus strobus

Soft Pine

Very Common16 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Bead Fern

Common15.79 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common12.96 obs.

Vaccinium uliginosum

Bog Bilberry

Common12.23 obs.

Anaphalis margaritacea

Marguerite

Common12 obs.

Abies balsamea

Balsam

Common10 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Common10 obs.

Apocynum androsaemifolium

Bitterroot

Occasional10 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Occasional9 obs.

Tussilago farfara

Clayweed

Occasional8 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional8 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Occasional8 obs.

Alces alces

Elk

Occasional8 obs.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador Tea

Rare7.68 obs.

Lysimachia terrestris

Swamp Candles

Rare7 obs.

Chelidonium majus

Celandine

Rare7 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

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Mount Blue State Park

-8% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cornus canadensis

Bunchberry

Very Common58.96 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead

Very Common33.96 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canada Beadruby

Very Common25.72 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Very Common18.42 obs.

Pinus strobus

Soft Pine

Very Common16 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Bead Fern

Common15.79 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common12.96 obs.

Vaccinium uliginosum

Bog Bilberry

Common12.23 obs.

Anaphalis margaritacea

Marguerite

Common12 obs.

Abies balsamea

Balsam

Common10 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Common10 obs.

Apocynum androsaemifolium

Bitterroot

Occasional10 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Occasional9 obs.

Tussilago farfara

Clayweed

Occasional8 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional8 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Occasional8 obs.

Alces alces

Elk

Occasional8 obs.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador Tea

Rare7.68 obs.

Lysimachia terrestris

Swamp Candles

Rare7 obs.

Chelidonium majus

Celandine

Rare7 obs.

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