Red List of South African Species

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Least Concern (LC)
Facilitators: Evie Morris
Reviewers: Simon Stuart

Rationale (Changed due to Same category and criteria)

Listed as Least Concern in view of its relatively wide distribution and presumed large population.

Distribution

This species is known from KwaZulu-Natal Province and East Griqualand (in Eastern Cape Province), southeastern South Africa. It occurs up to 2,700 m asl.

Population trend

Trend

It lives in small, fragmented populations over wide area.

Threats

There are no obvious threats, since its habitat is generally well protected.

Uses and trade

There are no reports of this species being utilized.

Conservation

Much of its range at high altitudes is in protected areas.

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