Rationale
(Changed due to Same category and criteria)
Listed as Least Concern since, although its Extent of Occurrence is probably not much greater than 20,000 km2, it occurs in an area of extensive, suitable habitat which appears not to be under serious threat and it has a presumed large population.
Distribution
This species is almost entirely restricted to the mountain ranges of the Western Cape Province of South Africa, extending north as far as Hoogvertoon in the Cederberg, and from the Cape Peninsula east as far as Witelsbos Forest Reserve in the Tsitsikamma Mountains, in the Eastern Cape Province. It occurs up to 1,670 m asl. Its Extent of Occurrence is probably not much greater than 20,000 km2.
The main threats are the spread of invasive alien vegetation, afforestation, fires taking place too frequently, and urban development in certain coastal areas. However, most of its range is in protected areas, and it is not believed to be significantly threatened.
Uses and trade
There are no reports of this species being utilized.
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