gewone drentelmier
VU

gewone drentelmier

Stenamma debile

Unknown

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

Overview

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

Stenamma debile faces significant pressure from habitat fragmentation and degradation of its specialized woodland environments. Agricultural intensification and urban development have reduced the availability of suitable forest floor microhabitats essential for this ant species. Climate change poses additional risks by altering soil moisture regimes and temperature patterns that affect the species' foraging behavior and colony establishment.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits deciduous and mixed woodland floors, particularly favoring areas with rich leaf litter and well-developed soil layers. It typically nests in rotting wood, under stones, or in soil cavities within mature forest ecosystems.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is gewone drentelmier classified as Vulnerable?
gewone drentelmier 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. Stenamma debile faces significant pressure from habitat fragmentation and degradation of its specialized woodland environments. Agricultural intensification and urban development have reduced the availability of suitable forest floor microhabitats essential for this ant species. Climate change poses additional risks by altering soil moisture regimes and temperature patterns that affect the species' foraging behavior and colony establishment.
Where does gewone drentelmier live?
gewone drentelmier occurs in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechia, Denmark, and France (plus 21 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 gewone drentelmier?
The main threats to gewone drentelmier 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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