The Karoo Agile Grasshopper is widespread in South Africa and Lesotho. Because of its wide distribution and its affiliation with rocky habitats, it is unlikely to be impacted by any major threats. Therefore, it is assessed as Least Concern.
Distribution
This species is widely distributed in South Africa and Lesotho. It occurs from the Western Folded Mountains to the Highveld. Its extent of occurrence (EOO) is ca 580,000 km².
Data on the population size or trends for this species are missing.
Threats
Threats to this species have not been reported. As it has a preference for rocky areas it is unlikely to be affected by overgrazing.
Uses and trade
The species is not utilized.
Conservation
No specific conservation action is in place for this species, but it occurs in protected areas (e.g. Moedverloren Nature Reserve, Mountain Zebra National Park). The genus Calliptamulus is in need of taxonomic revision. Furthermore, there is a need of research into its distribution, ecology, threats and population trend.
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