Higher altitude sites are considered to be more climatically stable and more suitable.

Although it is locally common, it has a small area of occupancy (about 29 km2), a severely fragmented habitat and distribution, and a declining population, particularly at lower altitudes.

It is threatened by habitat degradation due to fire and invasive species (the tree Cinnamomum verum and the yellow crazy ant, Anoplolepis gracilipes).

In addition, climate change projections predict a steady shrinkage in its area of habitat due to declining rainfall.

It has been proposed that each of the three populations be considered evolutionary significant units for conservation purposes.