Red List of South African Species

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Least Concern (LC)

Rationale

The threat status of Corymeta (Corymeta amplectens) is Least Concern because it has a relatively large extent of occurrence and, due to its occurrence within protected areas, its geographic range is not expected to be severely fragmented or to experience decline or extreme fluctuations presently or in the foreseeable future.

Distribution

Corymeta is known from Tanzania, Mozambique and Limpopo Province, South Africa.

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 in sparsely inhabited regions including protected areas, it is not expected to be immediately threatened.

Uses and trade

This species is not utilized.

Conservation

No specific conservation measures are in place for this species but it is known to occur within two protected areas, D'yala and Mogol Nature Reserves, Limpopo Province, South Africa.

Lead agencies, Partners and Funders

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