Rationale
(Changed due to Same category and criteria)
Listed as Least Concern since, although its Extent of Occurrence is less than 20,000 km2, it occurs in an area of extensive, suitable habitat which appears not to be seriously threatened and it has a presumed large population.
Distribution
This species is endemic to the coastal mountain ranges of the Western and Eastern Cape Provinces of South Africa, from the Huis and Pederberg Rivers in the Outeniqua Mountains in the west, eastwards along the Tsitsikamma and Kareedouw mountain ranges to the Krom River Forest Reserve in the east. Its altitudinal range is 230-790 m asl. Its Extent of Occurrence is less than 20,000 km2.
There is little information, but it is probably locally common.
Threats
Much of the range is protected, but some afforestation is taking place. Other threats include siltation of streams, and perhaps fires taking place too frequently.
Uses and trade
There are no reports of this species being utilized.
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