Franklin County

Ecosystem Overview

The Franklin County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Franklin County, Maine, 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 Long Pond, Franklin County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 Franklin County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Long Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Very Common18 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common14 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Very Common13 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Very Common12 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common9 obs.

Alces alces

Eich

Common8 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common8 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Common6 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Common6 obs.

Dendrolycopodium dendroideum

Round-Branched Tree-Clubmoss

Common5 obs.

Athyrium angustum

Northern Lady Fern

Common5 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional5 obs.

Lycopodium clavatum

Wolf'S-Claw Clubmoss

Occasional5 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Occasional5 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional4 obs.

Eriophorum virginicum

Tawny Cotton-Grass

Occasional4 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Occasional4 obs.

Pinicola enucleator

Pine Grosbeak

Rare4 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Rare4 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Franklin County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

The Horns Pond

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Stratton Brook Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Arnold Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Wilson Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Round Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Wilton

Importance: 0.29

12 species

+733% 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 Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Franklin County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

The Horns Pond

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Stratton Brook Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Arnold Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Wilson Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Round Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Wilton

Importance: 0.29

12 species

+733% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Long Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Very Common18 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common14 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Very Common13 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Very Common12 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common9 obs.

Alces alces

Eich

Common8 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common8 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Common6 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Common6 obs.

Dendrolycopodium dendroideum

Round-Branched Tree-Clubmoss

Common5 obs.

Athyrium angustum

Northern Lady Fern

Common5 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional5 obs.

Lycopodium clavatum

Wolf'S-Claw Clubmoss

Occasional5 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Occasional5 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional4 obs.

Eriophorum virginicum

Tawny Cotton-Grass

Occasional4 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Occasional4 obs.

Pinicola enucleator

Pine Grosbeak

Rare4 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Rare4 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Rare4 obs.

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