Strongylognathus koreanus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Strongylognathus koreanus faces severe habitat degradation from rapid urbanization and agricultural expansion across its limited Korean Peninsula range. The species' specialized parasitic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to disruption of host ant colonies, while its restricted distribution leaves little room for population recovery. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns that affect both the species and its essential host ant communities.
Habitat
This parasitic ant species inhabits temperate deciduous forests and woodland edges across the Korean Peninsula, where it depends on specific host ant colonies for survival. The species requires well-established forest ecosystems with stable ant communities and appropriate soil conditions for nest construction.
Other threatened species in FORMICIDAE
Threatened in North Korea
Frequently asked questions
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