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Cataglyphis sabulosus

Cataglyphis sabulosus

Saudi Arabia, Israel, Yemen, Egypt, Oman
Status
Not Evaluated

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Desert

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

This species was described from Egypt and Palestine. Recorded from the UAE by Tigar & Collingwood (1993), Collingwood & Agosti (1996), Tigar & Osborne (1999) and Gillett & Howarth (2004). Also known from Saudi Arabia and Oman. No new collections.
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Cataglyphis sabulosus 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 desert, 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 sabulosus.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeSaudi Arabia, Israel, Yemen, Egypt, Oman
Habitat RangeDesert
Lifespan
StatusData Deficient
ScientificCataglyphis sabulosus
Registry Info
LifespanUnknown
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyFormicidae
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