Franklin Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Franklin Township ecosystem supports 55 documented wildlife species across 54 taxonomic genera. Located in Franklin Township, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Valleyview, Franklin Township hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Franklin Township County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Valleyview

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common4 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Very Common3 obs.

Echium vulgare

vipers bugloss

Very Common2 obs.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Very Common2 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Very Common2 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common2 obs.

Catharus fuscescens

Veery

Common1 obs.

Myiarchus crinitus

Great-Crested Flycatcher

Common1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common1 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Common1 obs.

Sparganium eurycarpum

Giant Burreed

Common1 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Occasional1 obs.

Lecanora strobilina

Mealy Rim-Lichen

Occasional1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Occasional1 obs.

Gerronema strombodes

Occasional1 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Physcia stellaris

Star Rosette Lichen

Rare1 obs.

Psilonyx annulatus

Rare1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+244%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Franklin Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin Township

Importance: 0.29

21 species

+162% vs. current

Chilo

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+2650% vs. current

Franklin Township

Importance: 0.27

27 species

+104% vs. current

Franklin Township

Importance: 0.26

12 species

+358% 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 Township County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+244%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Franklin Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin Township

Importance: 0.29

21 species

+162% vs. current

Chilo

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+2650% vs. current

Franklin Township

Importance: 0.27

27 species

+104% vs. current

Franklin Township

Importance: 0.26

12 species

+358% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Valleyview

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common4 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Very Common3 obs.

Echium vulgare

vipers bugloss

Very Common2 obs.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Very Common2 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Very Common2 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common2 obs.

Catharus fuscescens

Veery

Common1 obs.

Myiarchus crinitus

Great-Crested Flycatcher

Common1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common1 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Common1 obs.

Sparganium eurycarpum

Giant Burreed

Common1 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Occasional1 obs.

Lecanora strobilina

Mealy Rim-Lichen

Occasional1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Occasional1 obs.

Gerronema strombodes

Occasional1 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Physcia stellaris

Star Rosette Lichen

Rare1 obs.

Psilonyx annulatus

Rare1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Rare1 obs.

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