Red List of South African Species

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Least Concern (LC)

Rationale

The threat status of the Yellowtail Meadow Katydid (Conocephalus iris) is Least Concern because it has a widespread distribution, a large extent of occurrence 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 Yellowtail Meadow Katydid is widely distributed across southern Africa, Madagascar, Seychelles and Comoros Islands. In South Africa, it has been recorded from Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Gauteng and Mpumalanga Provinces.

Population trend

Trend

No information on population sizes or trends is available.

Threats

This species has a widespread 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 widespread distribution.

Lead agencies, Partners and Funders

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