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 relatively wide distribution and presumed large population.

Distribution

This species ranges throughout the Drakensberg and Maluti Mountains in South Africa and Lesotho and along the eastern escarpment of South Africa and Swaziland. Its altitudinal range is 580-2,675 m asl.

Population trend

Trend

It is a common species.

Threats

The main threats are afforestation, siltation of streams, damming of mountain rivers, water extraction and the introduction of trout.

Uses and trade

There are no reports of this species being utilized.

Conservation

It occurs in several protected areas.

Lead agencies, Partners and Funders

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