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Cataglyphis aphrodite

Cataglyphis aphrodite

Greece, Cyprus
Status
Not Evaluated

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Forest, Grassland, Freshwater

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
Omnivorous

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
Diurnal

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Biology. Thermophilous species noted from low to mid altitudes. Most records are from the seacoast to 200 m a. s. l. The highest sites were placed in pine and cedar forests at 1196 m. Cataglyphis aphrodite prefers sunny areas like roadsides, salt lake coasts, dry riverbanks, and dry meadows with Mediterranean bushes. Noted also in urban areas on grasses and in gardens. Nests are directly placed in the ground; workers penetrate large areas around the nest’s entrance and are active at high temperatures in the middle of the day.
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Cataglyphis aphrodite is officially designated as Not Evaluated. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to forest, grassland, freshwater, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of diverse organic matter. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a its natural cycle activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Cataglyphis aphrodite.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeGreece, Cyprus
Habitat RangeForest, Grassland, Freshwater
Lifespan
StatusData Deficient
ScientificCataglyphis aphrodite
Registry Info
LifespanUnknown
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyFormicidae