The Little Agile Grasshopper (Calliptamuloides minimus) is widespread in the South African Karoo and the Richtersveld area in the south of Namibia and north of South Africa. Its extent of occurrence (EOO) is ca 240,000 km². The species might be locally affected by overgrazing, but it is assumed that there is no significant population decline of this species. Therefore, it is assessed as Least Concern.
Distribution
This species is distributed in the Karoo of South Africa and the Richtersveld area in southern Namibia. Its extent of occurrence (EOO) is ca 240,000 km².
Data on the population size or trend of this species are not available. It appears to be widespread in the Karoo.
Threats
Threats to this species have not been reported. It might be affected by overgrazing, but this needs to be studied in detail.
Uses and trade
The species is not utilised.
Conservation
No specific conservation action is in place for this species, but it occurs in protected areas (e.g. Richtersveld Transfrontier Park, Groot Swaartberg Nature Reserve). Research into its habitat requirements, threats and population trend is required.
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