Red List of South African Species

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Least Concern (LC)

Rationale

The threat status of the Common Bark Katydid (Cymatomera denticollis) 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 Common Bark Katydid is widely distributed throughout southern Africa. In South Africa, this species is found at low elevations across the eastern half of the country. This species has been recorded from Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and Limpopo Provinces, but is probably more widely-distributed but goes undetected due to its cryptic appearance and behaviour.

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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