VU

Plagiolepis regis

Unknown

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.

Threat summary

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Plagiolepis regis classified as Vulnerable?
Plagiolepis regis 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 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.
Where does Plagiolepis regis live?
Plagiolepis regis occurs in Russia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Plagiolepis regis?
The main threats to Plagiolepis regis 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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