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Chalepoxenus tarbinskii

Unknown

Overview

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

Chalepoxenus tarbinskii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Caucasus region. The species' highly specialized parasitic lifestyle, requiring specific host ant species, makes it particularly vulnerable to ecosystem disruption. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the distribution and abundance of its host ants, potentially breaking critical ecological relationships essential for the species' survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This specialized parasitic ant inhabits dry steppe grasslands and semi-arid regions of the Caucasus, where it depends entirely on specific host ant species for survival. The species requires intact grassland ecosystems with stable host ant colonies, typically found in areas with sparse vegetation and well-drained soils.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Chalepoxenus tarbinskii classified as Vulnerable?
Chalepoxenus tarbinskii 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. Chalepoxenus tarbinskii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Caucasus region. The species' highly specialized parasitic lifestyle, requiring specific host ant species, makes it particularly vulnerable to ecosystem disruption. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the distribution and abundance of its host ants, potentially breaking critical ecological relationships essential for the species' survival.
Where does Chalepoxenus tarbinskii live?
Chalepoxenus tarbinskii occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Chalepoxenus tarbinskii?
The main threats to Chalepoxenus tarbinskii 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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