Plagiolepis regis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Plagiolepis regis faces significant pressure from urban development and agricultural expansion across its Mediterranean range, which fragments its specialized habitat requirements. The species' limited dispersal ability makes isolated populations particularly vulnerable to local extinctions, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones beyond the ants' capacity to adapt or relocate.
Habitat
This ant species inhabits Mediterranean scrubland and rocky outcrops, typically nesting under stones or in soil crevices in areas with sparse vegetation. It shows a preference for calcareous substrates and warm, dry microclimates characteristic of Mediterranean coastal and inland regions.
