Strongylognathus kervillei
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Strongylognathus kervillei 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 population declines, as it depends entirely on specific Tetramorium ant species for reproduction. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought frequency in its Mediterranean range, potentially disrupting the delicate ecological relationships between this slave-making ant and its hosts.
Habitat
This species inhabits Mediterranean scrubland, dry grasslands, and rocky coastal areas with sparse vegetation. It requires proximity to colonies of its host Tetramorium ant species, typically in well-drained soils with suitable nesting sites under stones or in sandy substrates.
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Threatened in Türkiye
Frequently asked questions
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