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Franklin Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Franklin Township ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in chester county, pennsylvania, 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 Chester County nearby has 82% more documented species, Franklin Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #34 for species diversity among 67 chester county County natural areas, placing it in the 49th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

18
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
17
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
10
Common Species
Frequently observed species
8
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#34
Regional Rank
Out of 67 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species
Common6 species
Occasional5 species
Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#34 of 67 locations
49th percentile for diversity
vs. Chester County
-82% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Scolia dubia

Scolia dubia

Very Common1 obs.
Bombus impatiens

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.
Didelphis virginiana

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Very Common1 obs.
Polystichum acrostichoides

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common1 obs.
Muhlenbergia schreberi

Muhlenbergia schreberi

Nimblewill Muhly

Very Common1 obs.
Commelina communis

Commelina communis

Asiatic dayflower

Common1 obs.
Viburnum prunifolium

Viburnum prunifolium

Blackhaw

Common1 obs.
Rosa multiflora

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common1 obs.
Elaeagnus umbellata

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Common1 obs.
Acalypha rhomboidea

Acalypha rhomboidea

Rhombic Three-Seeded-Mercury

Common1 obs.
Verbesina alternifolia

Verbesina alternifolia

Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard

Common1 obs.
Celastrus orbiculatus

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Occasional1 obs.
Vinca minor

Vinca minor

lesser periwinkle

Occasional1 obs.
Microstegium vimineum

Microstegium vimineum

Nepalese browntop

Occasional1 obs.
Lonicera japonica

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Occasional1 obs.
Perilla frutescens

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Occasional1 obs.
Lindera benzoin

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Occasional1 obs.
Lonicera maackii

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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