VU

Myrmica colax

Unknown

Overview

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

Myrmica colax faces severe threats from habitat fragmentation and degradation of its specialized wetland environments. As a socially parasitic ant species dependent on specific host Myrmica species, it is particularly vulnerable to disruptions in host colony dynamics and population declines. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the moisture regimes of bog and fen habitats essential for both the species and its hosts.

Threat summary

Habitat

Myrmica colax inhabits specialized wetland environments including sphagnum bogs, fens, and marshy grasslands across northern Europe. The species requires these moisture-rich habitats to support both its own lifecycle and the populations of its Myrmica host species.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Myrmica colax classified as Vulnerable?
Myrmica colax 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. Myrmica colax faces severe threats from habitat fragmentation and degradation of its specialized wetland environments. As a socially parasitic ant species dependent on specific host Myrmica species, it is particularly vulnerable to disruptions in host colony dynamics and population declines. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the moisture regimes of bog and fen habitats essential for both the species and its hosts.
Where does Myrmica colax live?
Myrmica colax occurs in United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Myrmica colax?
The main threats to Myrmica colax 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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