Crematogaster atilanica
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Crematogaster atilanica faces severe habitat degradation due to urban expansion and agricultural conversion across its limited range in the Atlantic Forest region. The species' specialized nesting requirements in specific tree cavities make it particularly vulnerable to deforestation and forest fragmentation. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the microclimatic conditions essential for colony survival and reproduction.
Habitat
This ant species inhabits remnant Atlantic Forest fragments, typically nesting in tree cavities and hollow branches of mature forest trees. The species requires well-preserved forest canopy structure with adequate moisture levels and stable microclimatic conditions.