Frankfort
Ecosystem Overview
The Frankfort ecosystem supports 49 documented wildlife species across 48 taxonomic genera. Located in franklin county, kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Franklin County nearby has 41% more documented species, Frankfort offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 franklin county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 49 total documented species.
Verbesina virginica
frostweed
Plathemis lydia
Common Whitetail
Viola striata
Striped Cream Violet
Delphinia picta
Common Picture-Winged Fly
Pholcus phalangioides
Longbodied cellar spider
Neolasioptera verbesinae
Strymon melinus
Cotton Square Borer
Pieris rapae
small white
Phlox divaricata
Forest Phlox
Epargyreus clarus
Silver-Spotted Skipper
Asarum canadense
wild ginger
Quiscalus quiscula
Common Grackle
Piranga rubra
Summer Tanager
Megascops asio
Eastern Screech-Owl
Onoclea sensibilis
Polypod Brake
Asterocampa celtis
Hackberry Emperor
Stylophorum diphyllum
Yellow Poppy
Dicentra cucullaria
turkey-corn
Bombus bimaculatus
Two-Spotted Bumble Bee
Cerotoma trifurcata
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Franklin County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Frankfortwithin Franklin County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.