Species & care sheets
Explore Ant Species
Discover and explore ant species from the Antverse — by name, genus, habit or how hard they are to keep.
Popular searches:CamponotusPolyrhachisMeranoplusCrematogaster
Quick browse
3 species found
PopularAsh-Red Carpenter Ant
Camponotus rufoglaucus
A slender carpenter ant dusted in ash-grey hairs, the Ash-Red Carpenter Ant is easy to keep and grows fast, making it a great pick for anyone starting out with Camponotus.
Black Carpenter Ant
Camponotus parius
Large, easy to observe, slow-growing but extremely hardy. The most forgiving first species.
Nicobar Carpenter Ant
Camponotus nicobarensis
A red-orange and black carpenter ant that grows fast and stays fairly docile. Popular with beginners for its hardiness and easy adaptability, and a top seller at ant shops worldwide.
This page is husbandry information only — live ants aren't sold on the site, for the animals' safety in transit.