 The 2008 IUCN Red List assesses the species as "Least Concern", citing its wide distribution, though it is sometimes hunted for food.However, the account predates the recognition of "M. aelleni", "M. brachytragos", "M. griveaudi", and "M. mahafaliensis" as separate species.Although some ecological data about "M. manavi" have been published, these need to be reevaluated with the recognition of numerous additional species within "M. manavi".