Red List of South African Species

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Least Concern (LC)

Rationale

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 has been recorded in the highlands of Africa from South Africa to Ethiopia.

Population trend

Trend

The population size is unknown.

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 precise information is available on conservation actions but population trend monitoring would be valuable.

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