VU

Strongylognathus chelifer

Unknown

Overview

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

Strongylognathus chelifer faces significant threats from habitat fragmentation and loss of suitable nesting sites in its specialized Mediterranean ecosystems. As a slave-making ant species dependent on specific host ant populations, disruption to local ant communities through agricultural intensification and urban development severely impacts its reproductive success. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the delicate ecological balance required for its complex parasitic lifecycle.

Threat summary

Habitat

This slave-making ant species inhabits Mediterranean scrubland, oak woodlands, and rocky hillsides with sparse vegetation. It requires specific microhabitats with suitable host ant colonies, particularly in areas with well-drained soils and moderate canopy cover.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Strongylognathus chelifer classified as Vulnerable?
Strongylognathus chelifer 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 chelifer faces significant threats from habitat fragmentation and loss of suitable nesting sites in its specialized Mediterranean ecosystems. As a slave-making ant species dependent on specific host ant populations, disruption to local ant communities through agricultural intensification and urban development severely impacts its reproductive success. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the delicate ecological balance required for its complex parasitic lifecycle.
Where does Strongylognathus chelifer live?
Strongylognathus chelifer occurs in Ukraine. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Strongylognathus chelifer?
The main threats to Strongylognathus chelifer 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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