Rationale
(Changed due to Same category and criteria)
Widespread and fairly common from the northern Limpopo in southern Zimbabwe to the Pongolo River in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. First assessed in 2007 as Least Concern, this species status was re-evaluated during the Southern African Freshwater Fish assessment in 2016 and new information has not resulted in a change in status. Close monitoring is still recommended.
Distribution
Pongolo River in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa north into the Limpopo River in southern Zimbabwe.
There is currently no population information available.
Threats
Sedimentation of habitats from varied forestry and agricultural activities affect this and all other Chiloglanis species. Chemical pollution from industries, large towns and agriculture also locally affect Chiloglanis species.
Conservation
River health programmes aimed at improving the conservation of aquatic habitats should be supported. Widespread establishment of conservancies may also help in conserving aquatic habitats.
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