Franklin Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Franklin ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Franklin, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Franklin, Franklin hosts 618% more species diversity.

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 Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Franklin

+618% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Very Common1.9 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common1.79 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common1.74 obs.

Eupatorium capillifolium

Dogfennel

Very Common1.62 obs.

Houstonia pusilla

Very Common1.29 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common1.2 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Common1.12 obs.

Cosmos sulphureus

Poppy

Common1 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Common1 obs.

Acalypha virginica

Wax Balls

Common1 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Catbrier

Common1 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Occasional0.97 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Occasional0.91 obs.

Pinus palustris

Florida Pine

Occasional0.78 obs.

Magnolia grandiflora

Bull-Bay

Occasional0.72 obs.

Carya illinoinensis

Pecan

Occasional0.72 obs.

Juglans nigra

Noyer Noir

Occasional0.72 obs.

Vinca minor

Myrtle

Rare0.72 obs.

Acer saccharum

Hard Maple

Rare0.72 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Rare0.71 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 Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Franklin

+618% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Very Common1.9 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common1.79 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common1.74 obs.

Eupatorium capillifolium

Dogfennel

Very Common1.62 obs.

Houstonia pusilla

Very Common1.29 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common1.2 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Common1.12 obs.

Cosmos sulphureus

Poppy

Common1 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Common1 obs.

Acalypha virginica

Wax Balls

Common1 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Catbrier

Common1 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Occasional0.97 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Occasional0.91 obs.

Pinus palustris

Florida Pine

Occasional0.78 obs.

Magnolia grandiflora

Bull-Bay

Occasional0.72 obs.

Carya illinoinensis

Pecan

Occasional0.72 obs.

Juglans nigra

Noyer Noir

Occasional0.72 obs.

Vinca minor

Myrtle

Rare0.72 obs.

Acer saccharum

Hard Maple

Rare0.72 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Rare0.71 obs.

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