Red List of South African Species

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Least Concern (LC)

Rationale (Changed due to Same category and criteria)

This is a widespread species with no known major threats. It is assessed as Least Concern as it is unlikely to be declining fast enough to qualify for listing in a threatened category.

Distribution

This species is one of the most common species in southern Africa, becoming progressively scarcer in the north and especially westwards in Africa.

Population trend

Trend

The population size is unknown.

Threats

The main threats to this species are habitat loss due to agriculture and wood plantations, groundwater extraction and water pollution.

Uses and trade

There is no use or trade information for this species.

Conservation

No conservation measures are known but information on taxonomy, population ecology, habitat status and population trends would be valuable.

Lead agencies, Partners and Funders

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