VU

Pheidole acutidens

Unknown

Overview

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

Pheidole acutidens faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as tropical forests in its range are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' specialized nesting requirements in specific soil types and microhabitats make it particularly vulnerable to environmental disturbance. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperature and moisture conditions essential for colony survival and foraging behavior.

Threat summary

Habitat

This ant species inhabits tropical and subtropical forest ecosystems, typically nesting in soil and leaf litter within primary and secondary forest habitats. The species shows preference for areas with stable moisture levels and specific soil composition that supports its complex colony structure.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pheidole acutidens classified as Vulnerable?
Pheidole acutidens 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. Pheidole acutidens faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as tropical forests in its range are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' specialized nesting requirements in specific soil types and microhabitats make it particularly vulnerable to environmental disturbance. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperature and moisture conditions essential for colony survival and foraging behavior.
Where does Pheidole acutidens live?
Pheidole acutidens occurs in Argentina. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pheidole acutidens?
The main threats to Pheidole acutidens 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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