Epimyrma ravouxi
VU

Epimyrma ravouxi

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ravoux's_slavemaker_ant

Overview

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

Epimyrma ravouxi faces significant threats from habitat fragmentation and degradation of Mediterranean oak forests, which disrupts the delicate ecological relationships this socially parasitic ant requires with its host species. Urban development and agricultural intensification in its limited range have reduced suitable habitat patches, while climate change may alter the distribution and abundance of host ant colonies that E. ravouxi depends upon for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Epimyrma ravouxi inhabits Mediterranean oak woodlands and mixed deciduous forests, particularly areas with Quercus species. This socially parasitic ant requires specific microhabitats where its host ant species maintain established colonies in forest floor leaf litter and soil.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Epimyrma ravouxi classified as Vulnerable?
Epimyrma ravouxi 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. Epimyrma ravouxi faces significant threats from habitat fragmentation and degradation of Mediterranean oak forests, which disrupts the delicate ecological relationships this socially parasitic ant requires with its host species. Urban development and agricultural intensification in its limited range have reduced suitable habitat patches, while climate change may alter the distribution and abundance of host ant colonies that E. ravouxi depends upon for survival.
Where does Epimyrma ravouxi live?
Epimyrma ravouxi occurs in Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, France, Georgia, and Germany (plus 8 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Epimyrma ravouxi?
The main threats to Epimyrma ravouxi 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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