Anceps Termite vs Soil-feeding Cubitermes Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Anceps Termite | Soil-feeding Cubitermes Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ancistrotermes cavithorax | Cubitermes fungifaber |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Termitidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | Workers 3-5 mm, soldiers 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Forests |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Central and West Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Anceps Termite
A fungus-growing termite common across Sub-Saharan Africa, often sharing habitat with larger Macrotermes species. Colonies build small subterranean nests with fungus gardens. Workers are small and forage under covered tunnels.
Did You Know?
This species sometimes constructs its nest directly adjacent to or even within the larger mound of Macrotermes, living as a neighbor without conflict.
Soil-feeding Cubitermes Termite
A soil-feeding termite that builds distinctive mushroom-shaped mounds. It processes large volumes of soil to extract organic nutrients.
Did You Know?
Its mushroom-shaped mound caps shed rainwater efficiently, protecting the colony from tropical downpours.