Metalasius myrmidon
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Metalasius myrmidon faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited range across southeastern Australia. Urban expansion and agricultural intensification have fragmented the eucalyptus woodlands and coastal heathlands where this ant species establishes its colonies. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the soil moisture conditions essential for nest construction and brood development.
Habitat
This species inhabits eucalyptus woodlands, coastal heathlands, and sclerophyll forests across southeastern Australia. Colonies are typically established in well-drained sandy soils with moderate vegetation cover that provides both foraging opportunities and protection from extreme weather conditions.