Rationale
(Changed due to Same category and criteria)
This is a widespread species with no known major threats and it is unlikely to be declining fast enough to qualify for listing in a threatened category. It is therefore assessed as Least Concern.
Distribution
This species is known from southern and eastern Africa. In Malawi it is known from Nkatha Bay and near Mount Mulanje. In southern Africa, this species is known from the larger tropical rivers: Zambezi, Okavango and Limpopo Rivers.
In southern Africa, this species is locally common with large subpopulations, as typical for most Paragomphus species.
Threats
Water pollution and drainage and destruction of swampy habitats for agriculture are threats to this species.
Uses and trade
This species is not used.
Conservation
No information is available on conservation actions in place for this species. Research is required into the population size and range, and monitoring of population trend is recommended.
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