Cardiocondyla zoserka
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Cardiocondyla zoserka faces severe habitat degradation due to urban expansion and agricultural intensification across its limited Mediterranean range. The species' specialized nesting requirements in rocky crevices and sparse vegetation make it particularly vulnerable to landscape modification. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the delicate moisture balance required for colony establishment.
Habitat
This Mediterranean ant species inhabits dry, rocky environments with sparse vegetation, typically nesting in stone crevices and under rocks in scrubland and semi-arid grasslands. The species shows a strong preference for calcareous substrates and areas with specific microclimatic conditions that provide adequate moisture retention.
Other threatened species in FORMICIDAE
Threatened in Nigeria
Frequently asked questions
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