VU

Serrastruma inquilina

Unknown

Overview

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

Serrastruma inquilina faces significant threats from habitat destruction and fragmentation of its specialized forest environments. As a socially parasitic ant species with highly specific host requirements, it is particularly vulnerable to disruptions in the delicate ecological relationships within its ecosystem. Deforestation and agricultural conversion of its native forest habitats have reduced available nesting sites and disrupted the complex ant communities upon which it depends for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical and subtropical forest environments where it maintains complex parasitic relationships with other ant species. It requires intact forest ecosystems with stable ant communities to support its specialized lifestyle as a social parasite.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Serrastruma inquilina classified as Vulnerable?
Serrastruma inquilina 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. Serrastruma inquilina faces significant threats from habitat destruction and fragmentation of its specialized forest environments. As a socially parasitic ant species with highly specific host requirements, it is particularly vulnerable to disruptions in the delicate ecological relationships within its ecosystem. Deforestation and agricultural conversion of its native forest habitats have reduced available nesting sites and disrupted the complex ant communities upon which it depends for survival.
Where does Serrastruma inquilina live?
Serrastruma inquilina occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Serrastruma inquilina?
The main threats to Serrastruma inquilina 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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