Alfred's Shieldback (Alfredectes semiaeneus) is widespread along South Africa’s south coast, in Western and Eastern Cape Provinces.
No information on population sizes or trends is available.
The greatest threat to this species is habitat destruction, but due to its widespread distribution in protected areas, it is not directly threatened.
No specific conservation measures are in place for this species but it is present in several protected areas, including Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area and Tsitsikamma National Park.