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Sri Lankan Relict Ant

Aneuretus simoni

Critically Endangered

About Sri Lankan Relict Ant

The sole surviving member of its entire subfamily, known only from a few localities in Sri Lanka's rainforests. A true living fossil representing an ancient ant lineage.

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Did You Know?

The only living species in its entire subfamily, all other members went extinct millions of years ago.

Distribution

Where Sri Lankan Relict Ant can be found

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Peak activity Moderate Low / dormant
Cite This Page

APA:
Orbitrock. (2026). Sri Lankan Relict Ant (Aneuretus simoni). Retrieved from https://orbitrock.com/insect/sri-lankan-relict-ant

MLA:
"Sri Lankan Relict Ant." Orbitrock, https://orbitrock.com/insect/sri-lankan-relict-ant.