This species is endemic to southern Africa, where it is widespread within its range. No population declines have been observed or are expected. It is therefore assessed as Least Concern.
Distribution
This species is endemic to southern Africa. It occurs in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Mozambique.
No specific conservation measures are currently in place but research into taxonomy, population numbers and range, biology and ecology, and trends/monitoring of the species would be valuable.
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