sabelmyra
CR

sabelmyra

Strongylognathus testaceus

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.

Strongylognathus testaceus faces severe population declines due to habitat destruction and fragmentation of its specialized nesting sites. As a slave-making ant species with highly specific ecological requirements, it is particularly vulnerable to environmental changes that disrupt both its own colonies and those of its host species. The species' limited dispersal ability and dependence on specific host ant populations make recovery extremely difficult once local extinctions occur.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits dry grasslands, heathlands, and sandy soils in open woodland areas, typically in warm, well-drained locations. It requires specific microhabitat conditions that support both its own colonies and those of its host ant species, particularly Tetramorium species.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is sabelmyra classified as Critically Endangered?
sabelmyra is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Strongylognathus testaceus faces severe population declines due to habitat destruction and fragmentation of its specialized nesting sites. As a slave-making ant species with highly specific ecological requirements, it is particularly vulnerable to environmental changes that disrupt both its own colonies and those of its host species. The species' limited dispersal ability and dependence on specific host ant populations make recovery extremely difficult once local extinctions occur.
Where does sabelmyra live?
sabelmyra occurs in Andorra, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, and France (plus 15 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 sabelmyra?
The main threats to sabelmyra 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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