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 from Eritrea, Ethiopia, Djibouti and Somalia, south through East Africa to South Africa and Botswana, and west to Angola and southern Congo. It occurs up to 1,800 m asl in Ethiopia. There do not appear to be confirmed records from Burundi, though it is likely to occur here it is included in the species' distribution on the map.

Population trend

Trend

It is abundant in many parts of its range.

Threats

It is an adaptable species that is only likely to be facing localized threats. Chytrid fungus was detected in this species in Kenya.

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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