Red List of South African Species

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Least Concern (LC)
Reviewers: Giovanni Amori

Rationale (Changed due to Same category and criteria)

Listed as Least Concern because it has a relatively wide distribution, it is abundant in suitable habitat, and its population is not believed to be in decline at present.

Distribution

This species occurs in the arid parts of the Eastern Cape, Northern Cape and Western Cape provinces in South Africa and ranges north to southern Namibia.

Population trend

Trend

It is abundant in suitable habitat. The current population size is unknown, however, it is not considered to be facing any serious threats.

Threats

There are no known threats to this species.

Conservation

It is recommended that there are further surveys, genetic research and research into the rat's life history. Its range includes a few protected areas.

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