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

Distribution

This species ranges very widely in the savannah zone of Africa, from Senegal and Gambia, east to Ethiopia and Eritrea, south to Angola, Namibia, Botswana, South Africa and Lesotho. It occurs on the island of Zanzibar (Tanzania). There appear to be no records from Burkina Faso and Chad, though it presumably occurs in these countries. It occurs up to 2,200 m asl in Ethiopia.

Population trend

Trend

It is a widespread and often abundant species.

Threats

It is an adaptable species that is facing only local threats.

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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