VU

Kyidris yaleogyna

Unknown

Overview

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

Kyidris yaleogyna faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited range within Southeast Asian tropical forests. Deforestation for agricultural expansion and logging activities have fragmented the specialized microhabitats this ant species requires. The species' apparent ecological specialization makes it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, with small population sizes likely exacerbating extinction risk from stochastic events.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical rainforest environments in Southeast Asia, likely occupying specialized microhabitats within the forest floor or lower canopy layers. The ant appears to require intact forest conditions with specific ecological parameters that make it sensitive to habitat disturbance.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Kyidris yaleogyna classified as Vulnerable?
Kyidris yaleogyna 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 yaleogyna faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited range within Southeast Asian tropical forests. Deforestation for agricultural expansion and logging activities have fragmented the specialized microhabitats this ant species requires. The species' apparent ecological specialization makes it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, with small population sizes likely exacerbating extinction risk from stochastic events.
Where does Kyidris yaleogyna live?
Kyidris yaleogyna 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 yaleogyna?
The main threats to Kyidris yaleogyna 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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