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, tolerance of a broad range of habitats and its presumed large population.

Distribution

This species ranges from northwestern Angola, through northern Namibia, southwestern Zambia, much of Botswana and Zimbabwe, to southern Mozambique, Swaziland, and South Africa as far south as Eastern Cape Province. It generally occurs below 1,400 m asl.

Population trend

Trend

It is a very common species.

Threats

It is an adaptable species that is not significantly threatened.

Uses and trade

There are no reports of this species being utilized.

Conservation

It occurs in many protected areas.

Lead agencies, Partners and Funders

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