Franklin
Ecosystem Overview
The Franklin ecosystem supports 62 documented wildlife species across 59 taxonomic genera. Located in williamson county, tennessee, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Williamson County nearby has 38% more documented species, Franklin offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 8 williamson county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.
Sherardia arvensis
field madder
Magicicada tredecassini
13-year cicada
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Virginia-creeper
Medicago lupulina
Black medick
Carphophis amoenus
Eastern Wormsnake
Potentilla indica
yellow-flowered strawberry
Trifolium repens
Dutch clover
Erysimum capitatum
western wallflower
Pantherophis spiloides
Gray Rat Snake
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Cotinis nitida
Psyllobora vigintimaculata
Toxomerus marginatus
Syrphid Fly
Xylocopa virginica
Carpenter bee
Bombus bimaculatus
Two-Spotted Bumble Bee
Dasymutilla occidentalis
Common Eastern Velvet Ant
Scolia dubia
Choctella cumminsi
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Williamson County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Franklinwithin Williamson County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.