The Common Dwarf Mongoose (hereafter Dwarf Mongoose) is listed as Least Concern as although its distribution is restricted to the northeast of the assessment region, it is common across its range, sometimes attaining high densities (from 20–42 individuals / km2 in some study sites in Limpopo), and is present in several protected areas. There are no major threats that could cause rangewide population decline. Accidental persecution through poisoning and controlled burning may lead to local declines, whilst wildlife ranching may have a positive effect by conserving more suitable habitat and connecting subpopulations. Changing rainfall patterns associated with climate change could affect insect abundance and have an adverse effect on this species, but this would require further investigation. Regional population effects: Dispersal across regional borders is suspected as the range is continuous between South Africa and Swaziland, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Botswana, respectively; and the species is not constrained by fences.