Strongylognathus silvestrii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Strongylognathus silvestrii faces severe habitat degradation due to agricultural intensification and urban development across its Mediterranean range. The species' specialized parasitic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to disruption of host ant colonies, as it depends entirely on Tetramorium species for survival. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the delicate ecological balance required for successful host-parasite relationships in its already fragmented habitat.
Habitat
This slave-making ant species inhabits Mediterranean scrubland, oak woodlands, and semi-arid grasslands where its host species Tetramorium are present. It requires well-drained soils and areas with moderate vegetation cover that support stable ant communities.
Other threatened species in FORMICIDAE
Threatened in Greece
Frequently asked questions
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