Pheidole inquilina
VU

Pheidole inquilina

Unknown

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Overview

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

Pheidole inquilina faces significant threats from habitat destruction and fragmentation of its specialized forest environments. As a socially parasitic ant species dependent on specific host colonies, any disruption to the delicate ecological balance of its habitat severely impacts both the parasite and its hosts. Agricultural expansion and urban development continue to reduce the available forest patches where this species can maintain its complex parasitic relationships.

Threat summary

Habitat

Pheidole inquilina inhabits tropical and subtropical forest environments where it maintains its parasitic relationship with host Pheidole colonies. The species requires intact forest ecosystems with stable microclimates and established ant communities to support its specialized social parasitic lifestyle.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pheidole inquilina classified as Vulnerable?
Pheidole inquilina 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 inquilina faces significant threats from habitat destruction and fragmentation of its specialized forest environments. As a socially parasitic ant species dependent on specific host colonies, any disruption to the delicate ecological balance of its habitat severely impacts both the parasite and its hosts. Agricultural expansion and urban development continue to reduce the available forest patches where this species can maintain its complex parasitic relationships.
Where does Pheidole inquilina live?
Pheidole inquilina occurs in United States, and Zimbabwe. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pheidole inquilina?
The main threats to Pheidole inquilina 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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