Rationale
(Changed due to Same category and criteria)
Originally endemic to South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province, extent of occurrence 69,299 km2, this species has many subpopulations and is common and widespread within its range. It has no threats apart from local hybridization through inter-basin water transfers. First assessed in 2007 and updated and reviewed during the 2016 Southern Africa Freshwater Fish Review, new information shows no change in status.
Distribution
Originally endemic to KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa where it is widespread and common from Mkuze to Umtamvuna rivers (Skelton 2001). Also translocated to the Save River in Zimbabwe.
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author = {Skelton, P.H.},
title = {A Complete Guide to the Freshwater Fishes of Southern Africa},
year = {2001}
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author = {Van der Colff, D., Chackona, A. and Raimondo, D.},
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title = {Proceedings of the Red List of South Africa's Fresh Water Fish assessment workshop},
year = {2016}
}
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