VU

Kyidris media

Unknown

Overview

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

Kyidris media faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Southeast Asian range. Agricultural expansion, particularly oil palm plantations and rice cultivation, has reduced available forest habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment remaining forest patches, isolating populations and reducing genetic diversity.

Threat summary

Habitat

This ant species inhabits tropical lowland and montane forests, typically nesting in soil and leaf litter of primary and secondary forest environments. It shows preference for areas with dense canopy cover and high humidity levels characteristic of Southeast Asian rainforests.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Kyidris media classified as Vulnerable?
Kyidris media 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. Kyidris media faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Southeast Asian range. Agricultural expansion, particularly oil palm plantations and rice cultivation, has reduced available forest habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment remaining forest patches, isolating populations and reducing genetic diversity.
Where does Kyidris media live?
Kyidris media occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Kyidris media?
The main threats to Kyidris media 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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