Red List of South African Species

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Rare

Rationale

This is a range-restricted taxon, endemic to the Western Cape Province, South Africa (EOO 566 km<sup>2</sup>). It is rare as it only occurs on a specific mountain range and only on the highest peaks in that mountain range. The taxon thus qualifies globally under the IUCN criteria as Least Concern and is nationally classified as Rare (Habitat Specialist).

Distribution

Endemic to the Western Cape Province in South Africa, from Du Toit’s Kloof Pass near Worcester in the west to the Riviersonderend mountains in the east, at elevations above 1 200 m.

Population trend

Trend

Most of the subpopulations are relatively isolated from one another (Du Toit’s Kloof mountains (two locations), Du Toit’s Kop near Franschhoek, Jonas Kop near Villiersdorp and Die Galg near McGregor).

Threats

This taxon occurs on high altitude peaks which are difficult to get to. There are no current threats.

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