Plagiolepis grassei
VU

Plagiolepis grassei

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.

Plagiolepis grassei faces significant threats from habitat degradation in its Mediterranean range, particularly through urban development and agricultural intensification. The species' specialized nesting requirements in rocky crevices and dry grasslands make it vulnerable to landscape modifications. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns affecting the ant's foraging behavior and colony establishment in its already restricted distribution.

Threat summary

Habitat

This Mediterranean ant species inhabits dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky areas with sparse vegetation. It typically nests in soil crevices and under stones in areas with well-drained substrates and limited canopy cover.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Plagiolepis grassei classified as Vulnerable?
Plagiolepis grassei 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. Plagiolepis grassei faces significant threats from habitat degradation in its Mediterranean range, particularly through urban development and agricultural intensification. The species' specialized nesting requirements in rocky crevices and dry grasslands make it vulnerable to landscape modifications. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns affecting the ant's foraging behavior and colony establishment in its already restricted distribution.
Where does Plagiolepis grassei live?
Plagiolepis grassei occurs in France, and Spain. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Plagiolepis grassei?
The main threats to Plagiolepis grassei 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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