Rationale
(Changed due to Same category and criteria)
This is a range-restricted endemic species found in the Western Cape Province, South Africa (EOO 6 km<sup>2</sup>). The taxon only occurs on peaks above 1 600 m. The taxon thus qualifies globally under the IUCN criteria as Least Concern and is nationally classified as Rare (Restricted Range and Habitat Specialist).
Distribution
Endemic to the Western Cape Province in South Africa, only on the highest peaks of Waaihoek Mountain near Worcester.
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