Red List of South African Species

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Least Concern (LC)

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 assessed as Least Concern.

Distribution

This species is widespread in eastern and southern Africa except in dense rainforest, from Ethiopia to Angola and South Africa. Old reference from Guinea must be erroneous.

Population trend

Trend

The population size is unknown.

Threats

Water pollution in the vicinity of cities and habitat loss due to agriculture are threats to this species.

Uses and trade

There is no use or trade information available for this species.

Conservation

No information is available on conservation actions for this species.

Lead agencies, Partners and Funders

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