VU

Strongylognathus insularis

Unknown

Overview

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

Strongylognathus insularis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited Mediterranean range. As a slave-making ant species dependent on specific host ant populations, disruption of local ant communities through pesticide use and habitat fragmentation poses additional risks. Climate change threatens the delicate ecological balance required for its complex parasitic lifecycle, while the species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized extinctions.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits Mediterranean scrubland, oak woodlands, and rocky hillsides with sparse vegetation where its host ant species are present. It requires specific microhabitat conditions including suitable nesting sites under stones or in soil crevices within areas that support stable populations of its Tetramorium host ants.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Strongylognathus insularis classified as Vulnerable?
Strongylognathus insularis 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 insularis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited Mediterranean range. As a slave-making ant species dependent on specific host ant populations, disruption of local ant communities through pesticide use and habitat fragmentation poses additional risks. Climate change threatens the delicate ecological balance required for its complex parasitic lifecycle, while the species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized extinctions.
Where does Strongylognathus insularis live?
Strongylognathus insularis 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 Strongylognathus insularis?
The main threats to Strongylognathus insularis 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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