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Least Concern (LC)
Assessors: Corinna S Bazelet R Naskrecki
Reviewers: Axel Hochkirch Mark Bushell

Rationale

The threat status of the Spotted Meadow Katydid (Conocephalus maculatus) is Least Concern because it has a very wide distribution and its geographic range is not expected to be severely fragmented or to experience decline or extreme fluctuations presently or in the foreseeable future.  

Distribution

The Spotted Meadow Katydid is widely distributed throughout Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and Australasia. In South Africa, it can be found in lowland grassy habitats from the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo Provinces. It is likely that the species occurs throughout the country, with the exception of arid regions.

Population trend

Trend

No information on population sizes or trends is available.

Threats

This species has a very wide distribution and has no known immediate threats. 

Uses and trade

This species is not utilized.

Conservation

No specific conservation measures are in place for this species but it has a very wide distribution.

References 

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 volume = {3613.0},
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 volume = {41.0},
 year = {1980}
}
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