Cardiocondyla emeryi
Forel, 1881
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1Cardiocondyla emeryi is a small in the Myrmicinae with a wide introduced distribution across tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. The species is known from two recognized : the nominate C. e. emeryi and C. e. fezzanensis from Algeria. Its extensive range includes native in Africa and the Middle East, with numerous introduced populations in the Americas, Caribbean, Pacific islands, and parts of Europe and Asia. The species has been documented in over 40 countries and island groups, indicating significant human-mediated .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cardiocondyla emeryi: //ˌkɑr.di.oʊˈkɒn.dɪ.lə ˈɛm.ə.ri.aɪ//
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Distribution
Native range: Angola, Botswana, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Zimbabwe, Algeria ( fezzanensis). Introduced range: Colombia, Saint Helena, Borneo, Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, Hawaii, Niue, Samoa, Tonga, Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, United States, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Galápagos Islands, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Netherlands Antilles, Puerto Rico, Turks and Caicos Islands, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, Canary Islands (Spain), Egypt, Iran, Israel, mainland Spain, Switzerland.
Human Relevance
Cardiocondyla emeryi has been widely dispersed through human commerce and transport, establishing on numerous islands and continental regions outside its native African range. Its presence in the Galápagos Islands, Hawaii, and other sensitive island raises potential conservation concerns regarding impacts on native . The has been recorded in the United States and several European countries (Spain, Switzerland, Canary Islands), indicating ongoing expansion of its introduced range.
Similar Taxa
- Cardiocondyla mauritanicaSimilar small size and widespread introduced distribution; requires examination of mesosomal and petiolar structure for separation
- Cardiocondyla obscuriorOverlapping introduced range in tropical regions; subtle differences in pilosity and coloration require microscopic examination
- Cardiocondyla wroughtoniiConvergent tramp ant and ; identification depends on specific antennal segment and propodeal spine proportions