The Dark-legged Agile Grasshopper (Rhachitopis nigripes) occurs in the Cape Provinces of South Africa. As it has a fairly wide distribution with an extant of occurrence (EOO) of ca 200,000 km² it is unlikely to meet the thresholds of a Red List category. It is therefore assessed as Least Concern.
Distribution
This species is found in the southwestern part of South Africa (Naskrecki 1992). Its extent of occurrence (EOO) is ca 200,000 km².
The population size and trends of this species are unknown.
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. It has not been documented from a protected area so far. Research into its ecology, threats and population trend is needed.
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