The Namaqua Agile Grasshopper (Pachyphymus namaquensis) occurs in the west of South Africa (Namaqualand). Its habitat is not strongly affected by human activities and its extent of occurrence (EOO) is ca 34,000 km². Therefore, the species is unlikely to meet the thresholds of a Red List criterion and is subsequently assessed as Least Concern.
Distribution
This species occurs in the west of South Africa (Namaqualand) (Bazelet and Naskrecki 2014). It may also be present in Namibia. Its extent of occurrence (EOO) is ca 34,000 km².
No data on the population size or trends is available.
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 this species, but it occurs in protected habitats. Research into its ecology, threats and population trend is needed.
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