Only known from four well separated locations along mountain rivers in the south western Cape. Based on the extent of occurrence of 751 km², an area of occurrence of 28 km², the presence of this species in 4 locations (Bain'Kloof Paas, Jonkershoek and Kasteel Mts) with unfitting habitat in between and ongoing habitat deterioration due to intensification of agriculture and water extraction, the species is listed Endangered. Only one record is from a protected area.
Distribution
Syncordulia serendipator is endemic to the south-western Cape. Current records extend from Riebeek-Kasteel mountain in the north to Jonkershoek in the south.
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