The Natal Tiny Cricket, Anaxipha natalensis, is only known from its type material that has been collected in 1951 in Natal (South Africa). Due to the lack of knowledge regarding its distribution, ecology and threats, the species is assessed as Data Deficient (DD).
Distribution
Anaxipha natalensis is only known from its type locality, Hluhluwe Game Reserve (Natal, South Africa), where it was collected on 19 April 1951 (Chopard 1955).
The species is only known from a single specimen (the holotype). No information on its population size or trend exists or can be inferred.
Threats
The threats to this species are unknown.
Uses and trade
The species is not utilized.
Conservation
No specific conservation action is in place for the species. The only known specimen stems from a protected area. Research into its distribution, population trend, ecology and threats is needed.
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