The Botswanian Agile Grasshopper (Rhodesiana cuneicerca) is widespread in Botswana and northern Namibia. The species is not very sensitive to anthropogenic changes of its habitat, particularly not overgrazing (Barker 1982, 1985), but it may be locally affected by habitat conversion into farmland. Because of its wide distribution it is unlikely to meet the thresholds of a Red List criterion and is, therefore, assessed as Least Concern.
Distribution
This species occurs in Botswana, the north of Namibia and the Northern Cape Province of South Africa. Its extent of occurrence (EOO) is ca 670,000 km².
Data on the population size or trends of this species are not available. According to Barker (1982) it has high frequencies on overgrazed sites.
Threats
According to Barker (1982, 1985) the species is not sensitive to overgrazing and even reaches its highest frequencies in overgrazed regions. It might be threatened by conversion of its habitat into farmland.
Uses and trade
The species is not utilized.
Conservation
No specific conservation action is in place for the species, but it occurs in protected areas. Research into its ecology, threats and population trend is needed.
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