VU

Strongylognathus palaestinensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Strongylognathus palaestinensis faces severe habitat degradation from urban expansion and agricultural intensification across its limited Mediterranean range. The species' specialized parasitic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to disruption of host ant colonies, while climate change threatens the delicate ecological balance required for its complex social parasitism. Habitat fragmentation isolates populations and reduces genetic diversity in this already rare slave-making ant.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits Mediterranean scrubland and semi-arid environments with sparse vegetation, typically in areas with suitable host ant colonies. It requires specific microhabitat conditions that support both its own nesting requirements and those of its host species.

Other threatened species in FORMICIDAE

VU

Metalasius myrmidon

Unknown
VU

Leptothorax buschingeri

Unknown
VU

Leptothorax duloticus

Unknown
VU

Manica parasitica

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Strongylognathus palaestinensis classified as Vulnerable?
Strongylognathus palaestinensis 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 palaestinensis faces severe habitat degradation from urban expansion and agricultural intensification across its limited Mediterranean range. The species' specialized parasitic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to disruption of host ant colonies, while climate change threatens the delicate ecological balance required for its complex social parasitism. Habitat fragmentation isolates populations and reduces genetic diversity in this already rare slave-making ant.
Where does Strongylognathus palaestinensis live?
Strongylognathus palaestinensis 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 palaestinensis?
The main threats to Strongylognathus palaestinensis 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.

Get weekly conservation intelligence

One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.

Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.