The Montane Agile Grasshopper (Platacanthoides bituberculatus) occurs in the east of South Africa and Lesotho. Because of its wide distribution with an extent of occurrence (EOO) of ca 240,000 km² it is unlikely to meet the thresholds of a Red List criterion. It is, therefore, assessed as Least Concern.
Distribution
The species occurs in the eastern part of South Africa and Lesotho. Its extent of occurrence (EOO) is ca 240,000 km².
No information exists about the population size or trend of this species.
Threats
In the xeric regions of this species’ range (e.g. Lesotho), habitat conversion to farmland is a threat. In the arid regions of its range (southern Karoo), much of the habitat is unsuitable for cultivation, so the principal threat to the species is overgrazing by livestock.
Uses and trade
The species is not utilized.
Conservation
No specific conservation action is in place for this species, and it is unknown whether it occurs in any protected area. Research into its ecology, threats and population trend is needed.
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