Rationale
(Changed due to Same category and criteria)
A range-restricted endemic from the Western Cape Province in South Africa (EOO 238 km<sup>2</sup>), occurring only on the hills and mountains of the Cape Peninsula. None of the subpopulations are under any real or perceived threat. The taxon thus qualifies globally under the IUCN criteria as Least Concern and is nationally classified as Rare (Restricted Range).
Distribution
Endemic to the Western Cape Province in South Africa, restricted to the Cape Peninsula.
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