Camponotus matsilo

Occurring in the south of Madagascar, the distribution of C. matsilo is ranging from the dry forest habitats of the PN Zombitse and the PN Andohahela through the transitional spiny forest of Vohidava to the spiny bush and thicket of Cap Sainte Marie in the extreme south. In these habitats, the species mostly forages on low vegetation and its colonies are found frequently in dead twigs above ground.

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Malagasy Region: Madagascar.

Nomenclature

 *  matsilo. Camponotus matsilo Rakotonirina, Csősz & Fisher, 2016: 127, figs. 12A, 26, 41 (w.) MADAGASCAR.