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Sisyphus inconspicuus

Sisyphus inconspicuus

South Africa, Mozambique
Status
Not Evaluated

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Forest, Grassland, Freshwater

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
Omnivorous

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
Diurnal

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Examined type material Holotype: (♂ TMSA): SOUTH AFRICA, KZN, Ithala Game Reserve, Ngubu; Dense woodland 27 ° 32 ’ 55 ” S 31 ° 13 ’ 32 ” E. 13. i. 1999, dung baited pitfall; leg: Chown, McGeogh & Davis. Paratypes: (6 ♂, 2 ♀ SANC): with the same data as the holotype. (12 ♂, 9 ♀ UPSA) SOUTH AFRICA, KZN, Ithala Game Reserve 27 ° 31 ’ S 31 ° 14 ’ E, 12 – 14. i. 1999, dung baited pitfall, leg: Davis. (3 ♂, 3 ♀ TMSA) SOUTH AFRICA, E. Transvaal, B Blyde River Canyon 24 ° 35 ’ S 30 ° 48 ’ E, 28. xi. 1991, dung baited pitfall, leg: Klimaszewski. (3 ♂, 3 ♀ TMSA) SOUTH AFRICA, Transvaal, 20 km NE Thabazimbi 24.32 ° S 27.24 ° E, 23 – 24. iii. 1985, leg: Vans. (1 ♂, 1 ♀ TMSA) SOUTH AFRICA, N. Transvaal, Waterberg, Farm 223; 24.11 ° S 27.50 ° E, 28. xi. 1991, leg: Strydom. (1 ♂, 1 ♀ TMSA) SOUTH AFRICA, E. Transvaal, Barberton 16 km N, 25.44 ° S 30.59 ° E, 28. xi. 1991, dung baited pitfall, leg: Endrödy-Younga. (1 ♂ TMSA) SOUTH AFRICA, Transvaal, Nelspruit, Nat. Res. Dry valley, 25.29 ° S 30.55 ° E, 09. ii. 1987, dung baited pitfall, groundtraps 53 days, leg: Endrödy-Younga. (1 ♂ TMSA; 1 ♂ SANC) SOUTH AFRICA, Transvaal, 20 km NE of Pretoria, Farm Roodeplaat, dung baited pitfall, 14 – 15. xi. 1983, leg: Davis. (1 ♂, 1 ♀ TMSA) SOUTH AFRICA, E. Transvaal, Klaserie, 23.59 ° S 31.02 ° E. 3. v. 1981, dung baited pitfall, leg: Endrödy- Younga. (2 ♂, 2 ♀ TMSA) SOUTH AFRICA, Transvaal, Nelspruit, 18 km 25.37 ° S 30.58 ° E. 24. ix. 1986, dung baited pitfall, groundtraps 31 days, leg: Endrödy-Younga. (1 ♂, ♀ TMSA) SOUTH AFRICA, E. Transvaal, Nelspruit district, Farm de Hoop E, 24. ix. 1986, dung baited pitfall, groundtraps, leg: Endrödy-Younga. (1 ♂, 1 ♀ TMSA) SOUTH AFRICA, E. Transvaal, Mariepskop, 24.35 ° S 30.50 ° E, 2. v. 1986, dung baited pitfall, groundtraps 5 days, leg: Endrödy-Younga. (1 ♂ TMSA) SOUTH AFRICA, E. Transvaal, Nerina Nat. Res. 23.42 ° S 30.16 ° E, 2. v. 1986, dung baited pitfall, groundtraps 50 days, leg: Breytenbanch. (1 ♂ TMSA) SOUTH AFRICA, Transvaal, Langjan Nature Res, 22.52 ° S 29.14 ° E, 10 – 20. i. 1980, leg: Prinsloo. (13 ♂, 17 ♀ TMSA) SOUTH AFRICA, Kruger National Park, Sukuza, 1 km NW, 24.59 ° S 31.37 ° E, 22. i. 1995, dung baited pitfall, groundtraps, leg: Endrödy-Younga. (3 ♂, 5 ♀ TMSA) SOUTH AFRICA, Kruger National Park, Pafuri res. Camp, 22.25 ° S 31.12 ° E, 31. i. 1994, dung baited pitfall, groundtraps 10 days, leg: Endrödy-Younga. (1 ♂, 2 ♀ SANC) SOUTH AFRICA, Kruger National Park, Sukuza, 1 km NW, 24.59 ° S 31.37 ° E. 22. i. 1999, cattle dung, leg: Inward. (1 ♂, 2 ♀ TMSA) SOUTH AFRICA, Kruger National Park, Punda Maria, 22.38 ° S 30.59 ° E, 11. ii. 1994, elephant dung, leg: Endrödy-Younga. (1 ♂ UPSA) SOUTH AFRICA, Kruger National Park, Sukuza, 24.00 ° S, 31.00 ° E, xii. 1977, cattle dung, leg: Scholtz. (10 ♂, 13 ♀ TMSA) SOUTH AFRICA, N. Transvaal, Mmabolela Estates, 22.40 ° S 28.15 ° E, 10. iii. 1973, groundtraps, leg: Endrödy-Younga. (1 ♂ TMSA) SOUTH AFRICA, Zululand, Sodwana Bay 10 km NW, 27.32 ° S 32.37 ° E, 24. xi. 1992, groundtraps 5 days, leg: Endrödy-Younga. (7 ♂, 8 ♀ TMSA) SOUTH AF- RICA, Zululand, Ndumu Game Reserve, 26.54 ° S 32.17 ° E. 24. xi. 1992, white rhino dung, leg: Endrödy-Younga. (1 ♂ TMSA) SOUTH AFRICA, KwaZulu Natal, Ngome State Forest, 27.48 ° S 31.25 ° E, 12 – 17. xi. 1995, white rhino dung, leg: Endrödy-Younga. (4 ♂, 6 ♀ SANC) SOUTH AFRICA, KZN, Mkuze Game Reserve, 24. xi. 1981, legs: Doube, MacQueen, Davis & Flanagan. (4 ♂, 5 ♀ SANC) SOUTH AFRICA, KZN, St. Lucia Estuary, 26. viii. 1978, leg: Bornemissza. (1 ♂, 3 ♀ SANC) SOUTH AFRICA, KZN, Hluhluwe Game Reserve (Inzimane), 24. xi. 1982, leg: Doube. (4 ♂, 3 ♀ SANC) SOUTH AFRICA, KZN, St. Lucia Est. Nat. Res, forest, 23. i. 1979, leg: Aschenborn. (9 ♂, 7 ♀ UPSA) SOUTH AFRICA, KZN, Ntshondwe, 27 ° 43 ’ S 31 ° 15 ’ E, 24. i. 1999, leg: Davis. (2 ♂, 2 ♀ TMSA) SOUTH AFRICA, Limpopo, 17 km N Thabazimbi, Kransberg, 20. xii. 2009, leg: Beyers. (1 ♂, 1 ♀ TMSA) MOZAMBIQUE, Pomene, 22.59 ° S 35.35 ° E, 02. v. 1974, leg: Strydom. (1 ♂ UPSA) SOUTH AFRICA, Gauteng, Roodeplaat Nat. Res, 25 ° 37 - 39 ’ S 28 ° 20 - 21 ’ E. 13 – 14. xii. 2001, leg: Davis & Deschodt. (1 ♂ UPSA) SOUTH AFRICA, Northwest Province, Rustenburg, 25 ° 43 ’ S 27 ° 10 ’ E. 27. ii. 1999, leg: Wagemaker. (1 ♂ TMSA) SOUTH AFRICA, Zululand, Mtubatuba, 28.22 ° S 32.19 ° E, 3. iv. 1974, fruit trap, leg: Endrödy-Younga. (1 ♂ TMSA) SOUTH AFRICA, Zululand, S. Natal, Weza, Ingeri Forest, 30.32 ° S, 29.41 ° E, 23. xi. 1989, leg: Endrödy-Younga & Klimaszew. (1 ♀ SANC) SOUTH AFRICA, Limpopo, Murmelende Waters Farm, Kampersrus, Mariepskop 24 ° 32 ’ S 30 ° 17 ’ E, 08 – 11. iv. 1992, leg: Stals. (1 ♂, 1 ♀ TMSA) SOUTH AFRICA, Limpopo Prov, Lajuma, southern slope, 900 m, 16. i. 2016, leg: Colin Schoeman. (1 ♂, 1 ♀ SANC) SOUTH AFRICA, Natal, Umfolozi, 1 – 7. x. 1970, legs: Bornemissza & Aschenborn. (1 ♂, 1 ♀ SANC) SOUTH AFRICA, Cape Province, Avontuur (20 km S), 2. ii. 1977, leg: Bornemissza. (3 ♂, 6 ♀ TMSA): SOUTH AFRICA, Eastern Cape, Transkei, The Haven, 32.15 ° S 28.55 ° E, 09. xii. 1979, E-Y: 1696, groundtraps, 7 days, leg: Endrödy-Younga. (2 ♂, 2 ♀ TMSA): SOUTH AFRICA, Eastern Cape, Transkei, Coast Dwesa forest, 32.17 ° S 28.50 ° E, 5. iii. 1985, zebra dung, leg: Endrödy-Younga. (1 ♂ TMSA) SOUTH AFRICA, Zululand, Lake Bangazi, 28.07 ° S, 32.31 ° E, 12. xii. 1975, groundtraps, 5 days, leg: Endrödy- Younga. (12 ♂, 8 ♀ UPSA): SOUTH AFRICA, NW Province, Mooinooi, Maretlwane Bush Camp (near to river) 25 ° 47 ’ 07 ” S 27 ° 34 ’ 37 ” E, 1274 m, 12 – 14. ii. 2016, leg: Daniel. (1 ♂, 1 ♀ SANC) MOZAMBIQUE, Sofala, Beira (15 mi N), 19. i. 1972, leg: Bornemissza & Kirk. (2 ♂, 2 ♀ UPSA) MOZAMBIQUE, Sofala, Gorongosa National Park (Cheringoma), near Claud’s waterfall Camp 19 ° 01 ’ 43 ” S; 34 ° 40 ’ 24 ” W, 1 – 3. v. 2013, leg: B de Medeiros. (5 ♂, 6 ♀ UPSA) MOZAMBIQUE, Sofala, Gorongosa National Park (near Chitengo) Sandforest 18 ° 57 ’ 24 ” S 34 ° 20 ’ 24 ” E, 26 m, 14. vi. 2014, pitfall, h. dung, leg: GM Daniel (1 ♂, 1 ♀ SANC): MOZAMBIQUE, Sofala, Dondo 19 ° 37 ’ S 34 ° 45 ’ E. 19. i. 1972, leg: Bornemissza & Kirk.
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Sisyphus inconspicuus is officially designated as Not Evaluated. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to forest, grassland, freshwater, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of diverse organic matter. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a its natural cycle activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Sisyphus inconspicuus.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeSouth Africa, Mozambique
Habitat RangeForest, Grassland, Freshwater
Lifespan
StatusData Deficient
ScientificSisyphus inconspicuus
Registry Info
LifespanUnknown
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyScarabaeidae