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Rationale (Changed due to Knowledge of criteria)

This species has a small range (extent of occurrence = 1,550 km²), but it occurs in the Soutpansberg mountains where there are no substantial threats to its habitat. It is therefore considered Least Concern.

Distribution

This species is found in the Soutpansberg mountains, Limpopo Province, South Africa (Jacobsen 1992, Bates et al. 2014). A visual/photographic record from Lajuma Peak in the Soutpansberg may be referable to Lygodactylus incognitus (Bates et al. 2014).

Decline

Moderate

Habitat View more ecological information

Population trend

Trend

The species is inferred to be stable, as it occurs in the Soutpansberg moutains, most of which is not impacted by habitat transformation. The eastern margin of the mountains has been moderately transformed, but the majority of the distribution is intact.

Threats

No significant threats.

Uses and trade

Not known to be utilized in any way.

Conservation

Carry out detailed surveys to assess range and habitat requirements. The range coincides with one protected area.

References

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,@article{196918,
 author = {Jacobsen, N.H.G.},
 journal = {Bonner Zoologische Beitr&auml;ge},
 pages = {527--542},
 title = {New <i>Lygodactylus</i> taxa (Reptilia: Gekkonidae) from the Transvaal},
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}
,@article{196920,
 author = {Travers, S.L., Jackman, T.R. and Bauer, A.M.},
 journal = {Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution},
 number = {1},
 pages = {31--42. DOI: 10.1016/j.ympev.2014.07.017},
 title = {A molecular phylogeny of Afromontane dwarf geckos (<i>Lygodactylus</i>) reveals a single radiation and increased species diversity in a South African montane center of endemism},
 volume = {80},
 year = {2014}
}
,@phdthesis{196921,
 author = {Travers, S.L.},
 school = {M.Sc. thesis, Villanova University, Villanova},
 title = {Molecular Phylogenetics, Species Limits and Historical Biogeography of Southern African Dwarf Geckos, <i>Lygodactylus</i> Gray 1864 (Squamata, Gekkonidae)},
 year = {2012}
}
,]

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