Rationale
(Changed due to Same category and criteria)
This species is listed as Least Concern as it has a large distribution, is presumed to have a large population, and appears to have no known major threats.
Distribution
This species is endemic to the Karoo (between 750 and 1,500 m asl) in the Western Cape and Northern Cape Provinces in South Africa. It has a large extent of occurrence (23,575 km²) and an area of occupancy of 1,746 km².
Where it is known it appears to be locally abundant.
Threats
There is no information on threats to this species, but given that it is probably fairly adaptable, and that it occurs in an area of low human impact, it is probably not particularly threatened.
Uses and trade
There are no reports of this species being utilized.
Conservation
No research or conservation priorities are listed for this species. It is known from Karoo National Park, Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve and Boesmanskloof Private Nature Reserve.
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