Doronomyrmex kutteri
VU

Doronomyrmex kutteri

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leptothorax_kutteri

Overview

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

Doronomyrmex kutteri faces significant threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the southeastern United States. The species' specialized nesting requirements in sandy soils make it particularly vulnerable to land conversion and soil disturbance. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moisture levels critical for colony survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This ant species inhabits sandy soils in open woodlands, scrublands, and coastal plain environments of the southeastern United States. The colonies require well-drained sandy substrates with specific moisture conditions for successful nesting and foraging activities.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Doronomyrmex kutteri classified as Vulnerable?
Doronomyrmex kutteri 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. Doronomyrmex kutteri faces significant threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the southeastern United States. The species' specialized nesting requirements in sandy soils make it particularly vulnerable to land conversion and soil disturbance. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moisture levels critical for colony survival.
Where does Doronomyrmex kutteri live?
Doronomyrmex kutteri occurs in Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Norway, and Poland (plus 3 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Doronomyrmex kutteri?
The main threats to Doronomyrmex kutteri 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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