Ectatomma
| Ectatomma | |
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| E. tuberculatum worker, the type species of the genus | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Formicidae |
| Subfamily: | Ectatomminae |
| Tribe: | Ectatommini |
| Genus: |
Ectatomma Smith, 1858 |
| Type species | |
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Formica tuberculata Olivier, 1792 |
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| Diversity | |
| 16 species | |
Ectatomma is a Neotropical genus of ants in the subfamily Ectatomminae. The genus contains 17 described extant species and one extinct species.
Ectatomma is one of the most common genera in the Neotropical region, with most species being South American in their distribution, but others can be found in Central America as well as sparse populations in the Caribbean. Ecatomma may be found in rainforests, savannas, dry environments and cultivated areas.
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