VU

sydhedmyra

Formica bruni

Unknown

Overview

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

Formica bruni faces significant pressure from habitat fragmentation and degradation of its specialized boreal forest ecosystems. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperature and moisture regimes essential for this cold-adapted ant species. Urban development and logging activities continue to reduce available nesting sites and disrupt the delicate ecological relationships this species depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

Formica bruni inhabits mature boreal and subalpine coniferous forests, particularly favoring areas with abundant dead wood and forest floor debris. The species requires specific microhabitat conditions including appropriate soil moisture levels and temperature gradients found in undisturbed forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is sydhedmyra classified as Vulnerable?
sydhedmyra 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. Formica bruni faces significant pressure from habitat fragmentation and degradation of its specialized boreal forest ecosystems. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperature and moisture regimes essential for this cold-adapted ant species. Urban development and logging activities continue to reduce available nesting sites and disrupt the delicate ecological relationships this species depends upon.
Where does sydhedmyra live?
sydhedmyra occurs in Austria, France, Greece, Italy, Russia, and Sweden (plus 1 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to sydhedmyra?
The main threats to sydhedmyra 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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