Tragtstikmyre
VU

Tragtstikmyre

Myrmica schencki

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myrmica_schencki

Overview

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

Myrmica schencki faces severe habitat degradation from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited Scandinavian range. The species' specialized nesting requirements in specific soil conditions make it particularly vulnerable to land-use changes, while climate change threatens to alter the delicate moisture and temperature regimes essential for colony survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This ant species inhabits specific microhabitats in Scandinavian grasslands and forest edges, requiring particular soil moisture and temperature conditions for successful colony establishment. The species shows strong preferences for areas with stable vegetation cover and specific soil chemistry that supports its specialized ecological niche.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Tragtstikmyre classified as Vulnerable?
Tragtstikmyre 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. Myrmica schencki faces severe habitat degradation from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited Scandinavian range. The species' specialized nesting requirements in specific soil conditions make it particularly vulnerable to land-use changes, while climate change threatens to alter the delicate moisture and temperature regimes essential for colony survival.
Where does Tragtstikmyre live?
Tragtstikmyre occurs in Åland Islands, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, and Canada (plus 24 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 Tragtstikmyre?
The main threats to Tragtstikmyre 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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