Red List of South African Species

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Least Concern (LC)
Assessors: Michael Bates
Facilitators: Graham Alexander Krystal Tolley
Reviewers: Buyisile Makhubo Werner Conradie Adrian Armstrong Bryan Maritz Josh Weeber

Rationale

Although only a few isolated subpopulations are known, they occur in relatively inhospitable mountainous terrain and no major threats are known. The isolated Matlala subpopulation may represent a different species and is not considered for this assessment. The species is therefore assessed as Least Concern.

Distribution

Occurs as isolated subpopulations on the Soutpansberg and Blouberg and Matlala inselberg (this latter subpopulation may represent a different species and is not included in the assessment), Limpopo Province, South Africa.

Population trend

Trend

No specific information known on population status but no evidence of declines. The species is inferred to be stable.

Threats

There are no major threats.

Uses and trade

There is no known trade.

Conservation

No conservation measures recommended.

References 

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 year = {2014}
}
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 author = {Jacobsen, N.H.G.},
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