VU

Cataglyphis hannae

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Cataglyphis hannae faces severe habitat degradation from urban expansion and agricultural development across its limited Mediterranean range. The species' specialized thermal tolerance and foraging behavior make it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, including increased temperature extremes and altered precipitation patterns. Habitat fragmentation isolates populations and reduces genetic diversity, while invasive ant species compete for resources in the same ecological niche.

Threat summary

Habitat

This desert ant species inhabits arid and semi-arid Mediterranean scrublands, rocky outcrops, and sandy soils with sparse vegetation. It requires open areas with high solar exposure for its specialized thermophilic foraging behavior and nesting in well-drained substrates.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cataglyphis hannae classified as Vulnerable?
Cataglyphis hannae is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Cataglyphis hannae faces severe habitat degradation from urban expansion and agricultural development across its limited Mediterranean range. The species' specialized thermal tolerance and foraging behavior make it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, including increased temperature extremes and altered precipitation patterns. Habitat fragmentation isolates populations and reduces genetic diversity, while invasive ant species compete for resources in the same ecological niche.
Where does Cataglyphis hannae live?
Cataglyphis hannae occurs in Tunisia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Cataglyphis hannae?
The main threats to Cataglyphis hannae are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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