VU

Formicoxenus sibiricus

Unknown

Overview

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

Formicoxenus sibiricus faces significant threats from habitat fragmentation and degradation of boreal forest ecosystems across its Siberian range. Climate change poses an additional risk by altering the temperature and moisture regimes essential for both the ant and its host species. The species' specialized parasitic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to disruptions in host ant populations, creating cascading effects when primary habitats are disturbed.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits boreal and taiga forests across Siberia, where it lives as a social parasite in the nests of other ant species. It requires mature forest ecosystems with stable ant communities and appropriate microclimate conditions for successful reproduction and colony establishment.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Formicoxenus sibiricus classified as Vulnerable?
Formicoxenus sibiricus 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. Formicoxenus sibiricus faces significant threats from habitat fragmentation and degradation of boreal forest ecosystems across its Siberian range. Climate change poses an additional risk by altering the temperature and moisture regimes essential for both the ant and its host species. The species' specialized parasitic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to disruptions in host ant populations, creating cascading effects when primary habitats are disturbed.
Where does Formicoxenus sibiricus live?
Formicoxenus sibiricus occurs in Russia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Formicoxenus sibiricus?
The main threats to Formicoxenus sibiricus 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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