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 since, although its Extent of Occurrence is probably less than 20,000 km2, it occurs in an area of extensive, suitable habitat which appears not to be significantly under threat and it has a presumed large population.

Distribution

This species occurs in the mountains of the southwestern Cape, South Africa, from the Cederberg in the northwest to the Outenique Mountains in the southeast. It ranges from sea level up to 1,600 m asl.

Population trend

Trend

It is a reasonably common species. Its populations are not dense, but they are widespread.

Threats

It is to some extent impacted by alien plants that damage its habitat, but overall it is not seriously threatened.

Uses and trade

There are no reports of this species being utilized.

Conservation

It occurs in many protected areas.

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