Franklin Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Franklin Township ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in Franklin Township, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 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 #4 for species diversity among 5 Franklin Township County natural areas, placing it in the 20th 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 Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 5 locations

20th percentile for diversity

vs. Valleyview

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Crambus laqueatellus

Very Common1 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Very Common1 obs.

Daktulosphaira vitifoliae

grape phylloxera

Very Common1 obs.

Calidris melanotos

pectoral sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Ammodramus savannarum

Grasshopper sparrow

Common1 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common1 obs.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Common1 obs.

Enallagma geminatum

Skimming Bluet

Common1 obs.

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Common1 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-54%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Franklin Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin Township

Importance: 0.29

55 species

-78% vs. current

Franklin Township

Importance: 0.29

21 species

-43% vs. current

Chilo

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+500% vs. current

Franklin Township

Importance: 0.27

27 species

-56% 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

-54%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Franklin Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin Township

Importance: 0.29

55 species

-78% vs. current

Franklin Township

Importance: 0.29

21 species

-43% vs. current

Chilo

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+500% vs. current

Franklin Township

Importance: 0.27

27 species

-56% 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 Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 5 locations

20th percentile for diversity

vs. Valleyview

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Crambus laqueatellus

Very Common1 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Very Common1 obs.

Daktulosphaira vitifoliae

grape phylloxera

Very Common1 obs.

Calidris melanotos

pectoral sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Ammodramus savannarum

Grasshopper sparrow

Common1 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common1 obs.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Common1 obs.

Enallagma geminatum

Skimming Bluet

Common1 obs.

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Common1 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

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