VU

Teleutomyrmex kutteri

Unknown

Overview

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

Teleutomyrmex kutteri faces severe threats from habitat fragmentation and degradation of alpine meadows due to climate change and human development. The species' highly specialized parasitic lifestyle makes it extremely vulnerable to disruptions in host ant populations, particularly Tetramorium species. Climate warming is causing upward shifts in vegetation zones, reducing the availability of suitable high-altitude habitats where both the species and its hosts can survive.

Threat summary

Habitat

This rare ant species inhabits high-altitude alpine meadows and grasslands in the European Alps, typically found at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters. It requires specific microhabitats where its host ant species, primarily Tetramorium caespitum, maintain established colonies in rocky, well-drained soils.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Teleutomyrmex kutteri classified as Vulnerable?
Teleutomyrmex kutteri 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. Teleutomyrmex kutteri faces severe threats from habitat fragmentation and degradation of alpine meadows due to climate change and human development. The species' highly specialized parasitic lifestyle makes it extremely vulnerable to disruptions in host ant populations, particularly Tetramorium species. Climate warming is causing upward shifts in vegetation zones, reducing the availability of suitable high-altitude habitats where both the species and its hosts can survive.
Where does Teleutomyrmex kutteri live?
Teleutomyrmex kutteri occurs in Spain. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Teleutomyrmex kutteri?
The main threats to Teleutomyrmex kutteri 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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