Rationale
(Changed due to Same category and criteria)
This is a range-restricted taxon endemic to the Free State Province of South Africa (EOO 3 km<sup>2</sup>, AOO 8 km<sup>2</sup>). While this species is not under significant threat at present, it is an extremely rare species, found only at a single location, where no more than 500 mature individuals have ever been sighted. The location is currently not protected against future agricultural development and the habitat is considered unusually vulnerable to potential climate change. The taxon thus qualifies globally under the IUCN criteria as Vulnerable under criterion D.
Distribution
An endemic from the Free State Province in South Africa, known only from the type locality on the Korannaberg near Excelsior.
The total annual population probably does not exceed 500 individuals and may be considerably less, based on population counts.
Threats
There are no immediate threats, but the habitat could easily be modified by agricultural activity. The site is at the very edge of the Karoo and the habitat is vulnerable to small weather changes predicted to occur with climate change.
Conservation
A management plan, with the cooperation of the owner of the farm Mooimeisieshoek, is needed.
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