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Xantholinus gridellii

Xantholinus gridellii

Lebanon, Algeria, Cyprus, Jordan, Israel
Status
Not Evaluated

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Forest

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

Distribution and bionomics. Xantholinus gridellii has been recorded from various countries in the Middle East (Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Cyprus) (Coiffait 1956 a, 1972, Herman 2001, Smetana 2004). The species has also been reported from Algeria (Bordoni 1976 a, Herman 2001, Smetana 2004), but this record seems doubtful and requires confirmation. The specimens from Gaziantep represent the first record of this species from Turkey; X. gridellii carius Coiffait, 1972, which was described from southwestern Turkey, was recently synonymised with X. graecus Kraatz, 1858 (Assing 2006 a). All the additional material listed above was found at lower altitudes, at least partly in unforested habitats.
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Xantholinus gridellii 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, 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 Xantholinus gridellii.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeLebanon, Algeria, Cyprus, Jordan, Israel
Habitat RangeForest
Lifespan
StatusData Deficient
ScientificXantholinus gridellii
Registry Info
LifespanUnknown
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyStaphylinidae