Crematogaster pilosa
VU

Crematogaster pilosa

Unknown

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Overview

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

Crematogaster pilosa faces severe habitat degradation from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. Deforestation for palm oil plantations and logging operations have fragmented the species' arboreal nesting sites, while pesticide use in adjacent agricultural areas may be reducing prey availability and directly affecting colony survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This arboreal ant species inhabits primary and secondary tropical rainforests, constructing distinctive carton nests in tree canopies and foraging across multiple forest layers. The species shows preference for mature forest stands with diverse tree species that provide suitable nesting cavities and abundant arthropod prey.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Crematogaster pilosa classified as Vulnerable?
Crematogaster pilosa 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. Crematogaster pilosa faces severe habitat degradation from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. Deforestation for palm oil plantations and logging operations have fragmented the species' arboreal nesting sites, while pesticide use in adjacent agricultural areas may be reducing prey availability and directly affecting colony survival.
Where does Crematogaster pilosa live?
Crematogaster pilosa occurs in Georgia, and United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Crematogaster pilosa?
The main threats to Crematogaster pilosa 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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