Camponotus fallax
CR

Camponotus fallax

Unknown

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Overview

Camponotus fallax is a species of carpenter ant native to Europe, Asia, northern Africa, and possibly North America and South Korea.

The ekhästmyra (Camponotus fallax) faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat loss from urbanization and agricultural expansion in its limited range. Climate change is altering the specific microhabitat conditions this ant species requires, while invasive ant species compete for resources and nesting sites.

Threat summary

Habitat

Camponotus fallax inhabits mature deciduous and mixed forests, nesting within decaying logs, hollow branches, and standing deadwood rather than sound timber.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Camponotus fallax classified as Critically Endangered?
Camponotus fallax is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. The ekhästmyra (Camponotus fallax) faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat loss from urbanization and agricultural expansion in its limited range. Climate change is altering the specific microhabitat conditions this ant species requires, while invasive ant species compete for resources and nesting sites.
Where does Camponotus fallax live?
Camponotus fallax occurs in Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, and Bulgaria (plus 34 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 Camponotus fallax?
The main threats to Camponotus fallax 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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