Franklin Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Franklin Township ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in Franklin Township, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 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 #3 for species diversity among 5 Franklin Township County natural areas, placing it in the 40th 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 Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 5 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Valleyview

+0% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common1 obs.

Graptemys geographica

common map turtle

Very Common1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Very Common1 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Very Common1 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Common1 obs.

Mniotilta varia

Black-and-white Warbler

Common1 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Common1 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional1 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga magnolia

Magnolia Warbler

Occasional1 obs.

Vermivora cyanoptera

Blue-winged Warbler

Occasional1 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional1 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Rare1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare1 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Franklin Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin Township

Importance: 0.29

55 species

-62% vs. current

Chilo

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+950% vs. current

Franklin Township

Importance: 0.27

27 species

-22% vs. current

Franklin Township

Importance: 0.26

12 species

+75% 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

-12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Franklin Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin Township

Importance: 0.29

55 species

-62% vs. current

Chilo

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+950% vs. current

Franklin Township

Importance: 0.27

27 species

-22% vs. current

Franklin Township

Importance: 0.26

12 species

+75% 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 Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 5 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Valleyview

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common1 obs.

Graptemys geographica

common map turtle

Very Common1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Very Common1 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Very Common1 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Common1 obs.

Mniotilta varia

Black-and-white Warbler

Common1 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Common1 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional1 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga magnolia

Magnolia Warbler

Occasional1 obs.

Vermivora cyanoptera

Blue-winged Warbler

Occasional1 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional1 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Rare1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare1 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Rare1 obs.

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