Iridomyrmex rubriceps

Iridomyrmex rubriceps

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Iridomyrmex rubriceps
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Iridomyrmex rubriceps lives in rainforest and wet sclerophyll areas along the east coast of its country. The species is native to Australia and is not found naturally elsewhere.

Source: Wikipedia

Where it lives

It inhabits rainforest and wet sclerophyll habitats, especially on the east coast.

Source: Wikipedia

Where it comes from

Iridomyrmex rubriceps is endemic to Australia.

Source: Wikipedia

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Questions people ask

Where is Iridomyrmex rubriceps found?

It lives in rainforest and wet sclerophyll habitats on Australia’s east coast and is endemic to the country.

Source: Wikipedia

Sources

  • Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iridomyrmex_rubriceps

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