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Rationale (Changed due to Incorrect data used previously|Knowledge of criteria)

Although this species has a restricted distribution (extent of occurrence is 763 km²), it is abundant within its range and there are currently no known threats. This species is therefore assessed as Least Concern.

Distribution

Endemic to Namaqualand district in the West Coast region of the Northern Cape Province, South Africa (Bates et al. 2014).

Habitat View more ecological information

Population trend

Trend

The species is locally abundant (Bauer et al. 1999) and most of its range is not impacted by human activities; therefore considered to be stable and not fragmented.

Threats

Most of the distribution is not impacted by habitat loss, although the southern portion of the range is under urbanisation and diamond mining activities. The mining concession is with Trans HexGroup (formerly with De Beers Ltd.) and it is unknown what future impacts might be and how this species might respond. The area that was formerly under a De Beers Consolidated Diamond Mines Ltd. concession was considered to be safeguarded at the time of the previous (2014/2017) assessments.

Uses and trade

Not known to be utilized or traded in any way.

Conservation

Improved information on this species range would assist to understand whether mining and related development might impact the species. An improved and more fine-scale distribution map would help to understand whether the species occurs within the Namaqua National Park which covers part of the area. The current distribution map intersects with parts of this protected area.

References

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