The species of Fulakora saundersi is endemic to New Zealand, however, has relations overseas through the subspecies of Amblyoponinae, which contains 62 species; 17 of which are located in Australia. However, the species has distinct characteristics such as the smaller size compared to Amblyopone australis. This can suggest that Fulakora saundersi has been separated from its ancestors (and therefore relatives) for quite some time. As well as this, the ant has many ‘primitive features’, such as its small size and lack of trophallaxis, which could imply that this species is of Gondwanan origin, meaning its ancestors were on Gondwana together until its splitting, forcing the population apart and to adapt in its own way.
