VU

Strongylognathus cecconii

Unknown

Overview

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

Strongylognathus cecconii faces severe threats from habitat destruction as Mediterranean coastal areas undergo intensive development and agricultural conversion. The species' highly specialized parasitic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to host colony disruption, as it depends entirely on specific Tetramorium ant species for survival. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could destabilize the delicate ecological relationships between this slave-making ant and its hosts.

Threat summary

Habitat

This specialized slave-making ant inhabits Mediterranean scrubland, coastal grasslands, and rocky hillsides where its host Tetramorium species maintain colonies. The species requires well-drained soils and open areas with scattered vegetation that support stable ant communities.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Strongylognathus cecconii classified as Vulnerable?
Strongylognathus cecconii 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. Strongylognathus cecconii faces severe threats from habitat destruction as Mediterranean coastal areas undergo intensive development and agricultural conversion. The species' highly specialized parasitic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to host colony disruption, as it depends entirely on specific Tetramorium ant species for survival. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could destabilize the delicate ecological relationships between this slave-making ant and its hosts.
Where does Strongylognathus cecconii live?
Strongylognathus cecconii occurs in Italy. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Strongylognathus cecconii?
The main threats to Strongylognathus cecconii 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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