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

Rationale

The threat status of the Koringkriek is Least Concern because it has a relatively large extent of occurrence and area of occupancy, and, due to its occurrence within multiple nature reserves and sparsely inhabited regions which are unsuitable for cultivation and development, 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 Koringkriek (Hetrodes pupus) is distributed along the escarpment region of the Northern, Western and Eastern Cape Provinces, strictly within the Succulent Karoo, Fynbos and Albany Thicket biomes. In the north, it does not cross the Orange River into Namibia, and in the East, it does not reach East London; no specimens have been recorded more than 140 km (85 miles) inland, and most are found within approximately 60 km from the shore. H. pupus is currently divided into four subspecies whose validity is questionable. Taxonomic research using molecular, morphological and bioacoustic data should be used to confirm subspecies designations.

Population trend

Trend

No information on population sizes or trends is available.

Threats

The greatest threat to this species is habitat destruction, but due to its widespread distribution and presence in many nature reserves, it is not expected to be threatened.

Uses and trade

This species is not utilized.

Conservation

No specific conservation measures are in place for this species. 

References 

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