tjuvmyra
CR

tjuvmyra

Solenopsis fugax

Unknown

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Overview

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

The thief ant (Solenopsis fugax) faces severe population declines due to habitat destruction from urbanization and intensive agriculture, which eliminates the specific soil conditions and host ant colonies it depends upon. Climate change and pesticide use further threaten remaining populations by disrupting the delicate ecological relationships this specialized parasitic species requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Sandy and well-drained soils in open grasslands, meadows, and forest edges where it constructs small underground colonies near the nests of larger ant species. The species requires specific soil conditions and proximity to host ant colonies from which it steals food and brood.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is tjuvmyra classified as Critically Endangered?
tjuvmyra is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. The thief ant (Solenopsis fugax) faces severe population declines due to habitat destruction from urbanization and intensive agriculture, which eliminates the specific soil conditions and host ant colonies it depends upon. Climate change and pesticide use further threaten remaining populations by disrupting the delicate ecological relationships this specialized parasitic species requires for survival.
Where does tjuvmyra live?
tjuvmyra 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 tjuvmyra?
The main threats to tjuvmyra 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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