Plagiolepis ampeloni
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Plagiolepis ampeloni faces severe habitat degradation due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited Mediterranean range. The species' specialized nesting requirements in rocky crevices and sparse vegetation make it particularly vulnerable to landscape modification. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate moisture balance required for colony survival.
Habitat
This Mediterranean ant species inhabits dry, rocky slopes and scrubland areas with sparse vegetation, typically nesting in crevices between stones and under small shrubs. The species shows a strong preference for calcareous substrates and areas with specific microclimatic conditions that provide adequate moisture retention.
