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Rationale

The threat status of the Sickle-bearing Leaf Katydid (Phaneroptera sparsa) 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 Sickle-bearing Leaf Katydid is widely distributed throughout Africa, the Mid-East, southern Europe and nearby oceanic islands. In South Africa, it can be found in all provinces.

Habitat View more ecological information

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.

References

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 year = {2014}
}
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 number = {4},
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 volume = {3613.0},
 year = {2013}
}
,@article{20643622,
 author = {Ragge, D.R.},
 journal = {Bulletin of the British Museum (Natural History) Entomology},
 pages = {67--192},
 title = {A review of the African Phaneropterinae with open tympana (Orthoptera: Tettigoniidae)},
 volume = {40.0},
 year = {1980}
}
,]

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