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Least Concern (LC)
Assessors: Werner Conradie Aaron Bauer
Reviewers: Krystal Tolley

Rationale

This is a very common and widespread species with no known substantial threats. It is found in a number of Protected Areas in South Africa.

Distribution

Known from northern Namibia, southeastern Angola, northern and eastern Botswana, Zimbabwe, northeastern South Africa, and western Mozambique.

Population trend

Trend

The population is stable.

Threats

There are no substantial threats to this species.

Uses and trade

There is no utilization or trade known.

Conservation

No conservation actions recommended.

References 

[@article{128710878,
 author = {Weinell, J.L. and Bauer, A.M.},
 journal = {Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution},
 pages = {103–117},
 title = {Systematics and phylogeography of the widely distributed African skink <i>Trachylepis varia</i> species complex},
 volume = {120},
 year = {2018}
}
,]
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