The Great Karoo Agile Grasshopper (Plegmapterus irisus)occurs in the Great Karoo and Drought Corridor ecoregions of South Africa. Because of its relatively wide distribution with an extent of occurrence (EOO) of ca 90,000 km², it is unlikely to meet the thresholds of a Red List criterion. Therefore, it is assessed as Least Concern.
Distribution
The species occurs in the Great Karoo and Drought Corridor ecoregions of South Africa (Dirsh 1956). Its extent of occurrence (EOO) is ca 90,000 km².
Data on the population size or trends of this species are not available.
Threats
The main threat to this species is conversion of its habitat into farmland.
Uses and trade
The species is not utilized.
Conservation
No specific conservation action is in place for this species, but it has been found in a protected area (Groot Swartberg Nature Reserve). Research into its ecology, threats and population trend is needed.
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