Red List of South African Species

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Least Concern (LC)

Rationale (Changed due to Same category and criteria)

Listed as Least Concern in view of its wide distribution in eastern South Africa, tolerance of a broad range of habitats, and presumed large population.

Distribution

This species occurs along the eastern coastal areas of South Africa, from just south of Port St Johns north to the Mozambique border. It ranges inland up to 1,000 m asl. It has not been recorded from Mozambique, but it might occur there.

Population trend

Trend

It is a very abundant species.

Threats

It is adversely affected by coastal development, in particular expansion of sugar cane cultivation and urban expansion.

Uses and trade

There are no reports of this species being utilized.

Conservation

It occurs in several protected areas.

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