Rationale
(Changed due to Same category and criteria)
This is a range-restricted taxon, endemic to the Western Cape Province, South Africa (EOO 566 km<sup>2</sup>). It is rare as it only occurs on a specific mountain range and only on the highest peaks in that mountain range. The taxon thus qualifies globally under the IUCN criteria as Least Concern and is nationally classified as Rare (Habitat Specialist).
Distribution
Endemic to the Western Cape Province in South Africa, from Du Toit’s Kloof Pass near Worcester in the west to the Riviersonderend mountains in the east, at elevations above 1 200 m.
Most of the subpopulations are relatively isolated from one another (Du Toit’s Kloof mountains (two locations), Du Toit’s Kop near Franschhoek, Jonas Kop near Villiersdorp and Die Galg near McGregor).
Threats
This taxon occurs on high altitude peaks which are difficult to get to. There are no current threats.
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