Rationale
(Changed due to Same category and criteria)
Listed as Least Concern since, although its Extent of Occurrence is probably not much greater than 20,000 km2, it occurs in an area of extensive, suitable habitat which appears not to be under very serious threat and it has a presumed large population.
Distribution
This species is endemic to South Africa, where it occurs in the Southwestern Cape Folded Belt east of Breede River and north of Worcester, in Western Cape Province. It ranges from Matsikammaberg near Vanrhynsdorp in the north, southward to the Hex River Mountains, and eastwards along the Langeberg mountain range to the Outenique, Swartberg and Kammanassie ranges, entering Eastern Cape Province marginally at Misgund in the Tsitsikamma Mountains. Its altitudinal range is 1,000-1,600 m asl.
The main the threat is loss of its fynbos habitat, mainly because of the spread of alien vegetation and fires taking place too frequently. Expanding human settlements might be a future threat.
Uses and trade
There are no reports of this species being utilized.
Conservation
It occurs in several protected areas that cover much of its range.
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