What conservation status is assigned to the Naja nigricincta by the IUCN?
Answer
Least Concern
Despite the specific climatic demands of their habitat in Southern Africa, the overall population stability of the Zebra Spitting Cobra is considered strong across its established range. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) assesses this species based on factors such as distribution breadth and population trend. The assessment places *Naja nigricincta* in the category of Least Concern. This classification signifies that, overall, the species is widespread, stable, and not currently facing immediate threats that would necessitate a higher level of conservation concern.
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