ARKive - Desert runner ant - Cataglyphis niger- Related species

Species related to the Desert runner ant (Cataglyphis niger)

Brandt’s hedgehog (Paraechinus hypomelas)
Brandt’s hedgehog is a typical hedgehog in appearance, with a dense, spiny coat, elongated snout, and ability to curl into a defensive ball... More 3 Images 0 videos
Slevin’s sand gecko (Stenodactylus slevini)
Slevin’s sand gecko is a small gecko with a large head, a tapering tail, and relatively slender, rounded toes. As in other gecko species... More 3 Images 0 videos
Traganum (Traganum nudatum)
Information on Traganum nudatum is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Notoceras (Notoceras bicorne)
Information on Notoceras bicorne is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Cinereous bunting (Emberiza cineracea)
One of the least known bunting species in its range, the cinereous bunting is a rather drab, greyish to brownish bird with a white outer... More 6 Images 0 videos
Rohida (Tecomella undulata)
Information on rohida (Tecomella undulata) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Tribulus (Tribulus bimucronatus)
Information on Tribulus bimucronatus is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Rock semaphore gecko (Pristurus rupestris)
The rock semaphore gecko (Pristurus rupestris) is a tiny gecko which, like other members of the genus Pristurus, is notable for being active... More 7 Images 0 videos
Capparis (Capparis cartilaginea)
Capparis cartilaginea is a small, scrubby tree which grows by spreading or ‘scrambling’ over rocks. It has long, hairless stems which are... More 6 Images 0 videos
Stipagrostis (Stipagrostis drarii)
Information on Stipagrostis drarii is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Astragalus (Astragalus vogelii)
Information on Astragalus vogelii is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 0 videos
Harmal (Rhazya stricta)
Rhazya stricta is an evergreen dwarf shrub of the Apocianaceae family, which contains around 1,300 herbs, shrubs and trees, many of which... More 1 Image 0 videos
Tamarisk (Tamarix aphylla)
Information on the tamarisk (Tamarix aphylla) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 videos
Domino beetle (Anthia duodecimguttata)
The domino beetle (Anthia duodecimguttata) is a member of the Carabidae family, an insect group which contains an impressive 40,000 species... More 1 Image 0 videos
Persian horned viper (Pseudocerastes persicus)
A medium-sized, thick-bodied snake with a relatively short tail, the Persian horned viper (Pseudocerastes persicus) is named for the pair of... More 5 Images 0 videos
Alhagi (Alhagi graecorum)
Information on Alhagi graecorum is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Wadi racer (Platyceps rhodorachis)
The wadi racer (Platyceps rhodorachis) is a long, slender and fast-moving snake, with a narrow head and long, tapering tail. The eyes are... More 4 Images 0 videos
Tamarisk (Tamarix passerinoides)
Information on Tamarix passerinoides is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Blue-cheeked bee-eater (Merops persicus)
The blue-cheeked bee-eater is named for the blue stripes above and below the eyes, which sometimes, when the plumage is worn, can appear... More 18 Images 7 Videos
Desert wheatear (Oenanthe deserti)
As its name suggests, the desert wheatear (Oenanthe deserti) is a desert-dwelling bird, with largely sandy-brown plumage which matches well... More 14 Images 0 videos
East sand gecko (Stenodactylus leptocosymbotus)
The east sand gecko is a slender, rather delicate looking gecko with long, thin legs, rounded toes, a thin tail and a relatively large head... More 3 Images 0 videos
Dhafra (Tephrosia apollinea)
Information on the dhafra (Tephrosia apollinea) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Spotted toad-headed agama (Phrynocephalus maculatus)
The spotted toad-headed agama is a member of the Agamidae family, also known as the chameleons of the Old World due to their striking... More 7 Images 0 videos
Stipagrostis (Stipagrostis obtusa)
Information on Stipagrostis obtusa is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Snake-tailed fringe-toed lizard (Acanthodactylus opheodurus)
Owing to its superficial similarity to its larger congener, Acanthodactylus boskianus, the snake-tailed fringe-toed lizard was only... More 7 Images 0 videos
Limeum (Limeum arabicum)
Information on Limeum arabicum is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Sphenopus (Sphenopus divaricatus)
Information on Sphenopus divaricatus is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Cape hare (Lepus capensis)
A widespread and abundant species, the Cape hare is a typical hare in appearance, with long, slender limbs, large hind feet, a short tail... More 12 Images 2 Videos
Desert warbler (Sylvia nana)
One of the smallest of the Sylvia warblers, the desert warbler (Sylvia nana) is a compact, rather dainty bird, yet, as its name suggests, it... More 8 Images 0 videos
Trident leaf-nosed bat (Asellia tridens)
The trident leaf-nosed bat is named after its distinctive nose-leaf, a fleshy structure surrounding the nose, common to many bats, which on... More 3 Images 0 videos

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