Red List of South African Species

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Least Concern (LC)

Rationale (Changed due to Same category and criteria)

A widespread and common species with no major threats, hence assessed as Least Concern.

Distribution

Endemic to the southwestern parts of southern Africa (Bates et al. 2014). Occurs in the western half of the Western Cape and the adjacent parts of the Northern Cape, with an isolated subpopulation in southern Namibia (Broadley and Broadley 1999).

Population trend

Trend

There is no quantitative information on population trends, but this species is considered stable because it is widespread and common.

Threats

There are no major threats to this species.

Uses and trade

Not known to be utilized in any way.

Conservation

No conservation actions are recommended. The range coincides with some protected areas.

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