IUCN lists as present in only 3 forests in Uganda but WCS records show presence also in EA1-3. The records from Kyulu Hills in Kenya are possibly not this species and therefore is endemic and likely to be threatened globally. AOO from 3 forests nominally 597km2 but in fact much less due to degradation and continuing decline expected due to habitat loss in most of remaining forest areas. However recent record in EA2 may show that this species is more widespread in Uganda (though scarce) and persists outside PA's where any remaining wetlands are under severe pressure.

This species has a very Restricted Range in the few locations where it is known to occur, however the Montane forest areas of the areas where it is found are not very much affected by human activities. More information is needed on potential threats and habitat requirements.

Mophotype described from Kampala (Kingdon et al 2013). Kampala is the type locality but no recent surveys conducted in the Kampala area to assess whether species is still present and in what numbers

Only recorded with certainty in 6 locations, 1 in Burundi, 1 in DRC, rest in Uganda. Type locality Entebbe but not recorded since and possibly not collected there (Kingdon et al 2013), Exceedingly rare but potentially common in restricted favoured habitat.