Franklin
Ecosystem Overview
The Franklin ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in simpson county, kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Simpson County nearby has 77% more documented species, Franklin offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 simpson 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 19 total documented species.
Camponotus pennsylvanicus
Carpenter Ant
Vespula maculifrons
Eastern Yellowjacket
Xylocopa virginica
Carpenter bee
Colletes inaequalis
Unequal Cellophane Bee
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Blattella germanica
German Cockroach
Arilus cristatus
Gambusia affinis
Mosquito fish
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Phlox paniculata
Summer Phlox
Maclura pomifera
Osage-orange
Xanthium strumarium
rough cocklebur
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Argia apicalis
Blue-fronted Dancer
Houstonia pusilla
Pseudoedophrys hilleri
Corbicula fluminea
asian clam
Storeria dekayi
Northern Brown Snake
Catocala maestosa
Sad Underwing
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Simpson County
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🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Franklinwithin Simpson County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.