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The Bullet Ant

The Bullet Ant, or Paraponera clavata, is an intimidating little creature famous for residing in the rainforests of Central and South America. It gets its name from its legendary sting - it's said to feel like getting hit by a bullet ouch!. Apart from that, it is the largest ant in the world, with its warriors reaching up to a whopping 1.2 inches! They have a sleek, dark body, with huge strong jaws and a famous stinger at the back.

Bullet Ant - Animal Matchup
Bullet Ant
SizeUp to 2.5 cm (1 inch) in length (25 mm)
Weight4.5 g (0.16 oz) (average worker ant)
SpeedNA
Key StrengthPowerful mandibles for capturing prey and defending colony
Biggest WeaknessNone
Scientific NameParaponera clavata
FamilyFormicidae
HabitatForest floors
GeographyCentral and South America
DietInsects, nectar, and fruit
Lifespan1 year - 2 years
Bullet Ant - Animal Matchup

The Bullet Ant

The Bullet Ant, or Paraponera clavata, is an intimidating little creature famous for residing in the rainforests of Central and South America. It gets its name from its legendary sting - it's said to feel like getting hit by a bullet ouch!. Apart from that, it is the largest ant in the world, with its warriors reaching up to a whopping 1.2 inches! They have a sleek, dark body, with huge strong jaws and a famous stinger at the back.

Fun Fact: Did you know that Bullet Ant colonies are mostly composed of female workers; the males are present just for reproduction and live only for a few weeks!

Bullet Ant
SizeUp to 2.5 cm (1 inch) in length (25 mm)
Weight4.5 g (0.16 oz) (average worker ant)
SpeedNA
Key StrengthPowerful mandibles for capturing prey and defending colony
Biggest WeaknessNone
Scientific NameParaponera clavata
FamilyFormicidae
HabitatForest floors
GeographyCentral and South America
DietInsects, nectar, and fruit
Lifespan1 year - 2 years

Bullet Ant Matchups

We use AI to simulate matchups between the Bullet Ant and other animals. Our simulation considers size, strength, and natural predatory behaviors to determine the most likely outcome.

Bullet Ant vs Army Ant

Fun Fact: Talk about tough! A tribe in the Amazon uses Bullet Ant stings as part of their initiation rites to become warriors!

Fun Fact: Despite its killer sting, the Bullet Ant is not at all aggressive - unless you threaten its colony. So, it's live and let live with these big guys...until you step on their turf!