Cape Verde

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Cape Verde
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Location
Region Africa
Subregion Western Africa
BioRegion Afrotropical Region
Diversity
Subfamilies 4
Genera 9
Endemic Genera 0
% Endemic Genera 0.0%
Species/Subspecies 12
Endemic Species 3
% Endemic Species 25.0%
Introduced Species 0

The following valid species and subspecies of ants are known to occur in Cape Verde. Unidentified and undescribed species will be added to this list as identifications are verified and taxonomic revisions are published. This species list is based upon the effort of many ant collectors as well as myrmecologists who have published on the taxonomy of Cape Verde ants. Those who have specimen records that expand this list are encouraged to submit this information in the discussion section of the Cape Verde Ants web page. Please advise if any corrections are warranted.

Brachymyrmex

Camponotus

Cardiocondyla

Hypoponera

Monomorium

Pheidole

Tapinoma

Tetramorium

Trichomyrmex

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