Dorymyrmex insanus
VU

Dorymyrmex insanus

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.

Dorymyrmex insanus faces significant pressure from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the southwestern United States. The species' specialized nesting requirements in sandy soils make it particularly vulnerable to habitat modification and fragmentation. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the arid ecosystems this ant depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits arid and semi-arid regions with sandy or loose soils, typically in desert scrublands and grasslands of the southwestern United States. The ants construct their nests in well-drained sandy substrates, often in areas with sparse vegetation cover.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dorymyrmex insanus classified as Vulnerable?
Dorymyrmex insanus 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. Dorymyrmex insanus faces significant pressure from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the southwestern United States. The species' specialized nesting requirements in sandy soils make it particularly vulnerable to habitat modification and fragmentation. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the arid ecosystems this ant depends upon.
Where does Dorymyrmex insanus live?
Dorymyrmex insanus occurs in Bahamas, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Panama (plus 2 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 Dorymyrmex insanus?
The main threats to Dorymyrmex insanus 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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