Rationale
(Changed due to Same category and criteria)
An endemic taxon from the Eastern Cape Province in South Africa (EOO 2 428 km<sup>2</sup>). Both the habits and the habitat of this taxon make it impossible to assess its distribution, population densities, ecology or life history. There does not appear to be any immediate threat to its known habitats. The taxon thus qualifies globally under the IUCN criteria as Least Concern.
Distribution
Endemic to the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa, from Fort Beaufort in the west to Mbashe River in the east, with isolated records from the Amatola mountains centred on the Hogsback area. Known subpopulations occur at Mbulu, Amabele, Stutterheim, Fort Beaufort and Hogsback.
There are subpopulations known from Fort Beaufort, Amabele, Stutterheim and Mbulu, with at least two subpopulations occurring near Hogsback.
Threats
A rare taxon, that has lost some habitat in the past to plantation forestry. It does not appear to be significantly threatened at present.
Conservation
Surveys to better understand the distribution and abundance of this taxon are required. Appropriate conservation measures can only be implemented once additional information is obtained.
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