Doronomyrmex pacis
VU

Doronomyrmex pacis

Unknown

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

Overview

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

Doronomyrmex pacis faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as its specialized forest environments are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' limited dispersal ability and small colony sizes make populations particularly vulnerable to fragmentation, while climate change threatens to alter the specific microhabitat conditions this ant requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This specialized ant species inhabits tropical and subtropical forest floors, particularly favoring areas with dense leaf litter and fallen logs that provide the specific microhabitat conditions necessary for colony establishment. The species shows strong preference for undisturbed primary forest environments with stable moisture and temperature regimes.

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Metalasius myrmidon

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Leptothorax buschingeri

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Leptothorax duloticus

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Manica parasitica

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Lepiota echinella

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Lyophyllum deliberatum

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Lesser White-fronted Goose

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Doronomyrmex pacis classified as Vulnerable?
Doronomyrmex pacis 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 pacis faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as its specialized forest environments are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' limited dispersal ability and small colony sizes make populations particularly vulnerable to fragmentation, while climate change threatens to alter the specific microhabitat conditions this ant requires for survival.
Where does Doronomyrmex pacis live?
Doronomyrmex pacis occurs in Estonia, France, and Switzerland. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Doronomyrmex pacis?
The main threats to Doronomyrmex pacis 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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