Kirby's Agile Grasshopper (Calliptamicus antennatus)is widespread in South Africa with an extent of occurrence (EOO) of ca 930,000 km². Because of its wide distribution it is unlikely to meet the thresholds of a Red List criterion. It is, therefore, assessed as Least Concern.
Distribution
The species is widely distributed in South Africa and is possibly also extant in Lesotho and Swaziland. Its extent of occurrence (EOO) is ca 930,000 km².
The species is quite widespread, but data on the population size or trends is not available.
Threats
The main threat to this species is conversion of its habitat into farmland.
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 (Matenaar et al. 2015). Research into its taxonomy, distribution, ecology, threats and population trend is needed.
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