Rationale
(Changed due to Same category and criteria)
Listed as Least Concern in view of its very wide distribution, tolerance of a broad range of habitats and its presumed large population.
Distribution
This species ranges from northern Mozambique, through eastern Malawi and eastern Zimbabwe to Swaziland and eastern and southern South Africa. The western parts of the range in the Limpopo and Mpumalanga Provinces of South Africa probably represent recent spread at higher altitudes. It has also extended its range along the south coast of South Africa (it originally did not occur west of Tstitsikamma). The distributional limits between this species, and other members of the Hyperolius viridiflavus complex, in particular H. glandicolor and H. marginatus, are extremely unclear. The distribution map should therefore be regarded as provisional. It occurs from sea level up to 1,600 m asl in South Africa.
It is an extremely abundant species, and it is extending its range towards the southwest in South Africa.
Threats
It is an extremely adaptable species that is not facing any significant threats. It is sometimes found in the international pet trade but at levels that do not currently constitute a major threat.
Uses and trade
It is sometimes found in the international pet trade.
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