Red List of South African Species

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Least Concern (LC)

Rationale (Changed due to Same category and criteria)

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

Distribution

Zygonyx natalensis is widespread in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Population trend

Trend

The population size is unknown.

Threats

Water pollution, and drainage and destruction of habitats caused by agriculture are threats to this species.

Uses and trade

This species is not used.

Conservation

No precise information on conservation actions is available but research into trends and monitoring of this species would be valuable.

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