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 its presumed large population.

Distribution

This species occurs along the Namaqualand coast of South Africa, and in adjacent sandy inland areas, from the Gariep (Orange) River south to the Langebaan area. It is a lowland species.

Population trend

Trend

It is a locally abundant species.

Threats

There is some agricultural expansion in the south of its range, which might be impacting this species.

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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