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butterfly cone

Conus pulcher

Least Concern

About

The Butterfly cone (Conus pulcher) is a species in the genus Conus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in terrestrial and aquatic habitats including forests and freshwater.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in terrestrial and aquatic habitats including forests and freshwater.

Distributed across Gabon and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇦 Gabon

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum
Mollusca (رخويات)
Class
Gastropoda (بطنيات القدم)
Order
Neogastropoda (بطنيات القدم الجديدة)
Family
Conidae
Genus
Conus
Species
Conus pulcher (butterfly cone)

Names in Other Languages

German Schmetterlingskegel

Similar Species in Conus

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algoa cone
Conus algoensis
Least Concern
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Amadis cone
Conus amadis
Least Concern
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Amphiurgus Cone
Conus amphiurgus
Least Concern
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austral cone
Conus australis
Least Concern
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augur cone
Conus augur
Least Concern
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astrologer's cone
Conus chaldaeus
Least Concern
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Bengal cone
Conus bengalensis
Least Concern
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agate cone
Conus ermineus
Least Concern
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Compare Species

vs algoa cone vs Amadis cone vs Amphiurgus Cone vs austral cone

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of butterfly cone?
The scientific name of butterfly cone is Conus pulcher. It belongs to the genus Conus.
What is the conservation status of butterfly cone?
butterfly cone (Conus pulcher) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does butterfly cone live?
butterfly cone is found in Distributed across Gabon and Taiwan.. Countries include Gabon, Taiwan.
What family does butterfly cone belong to?
butterfly cone (Conus pulcher) belongs to the genus Conus, which is part of the taxonomic family Conidae.
Is butterfly cone endangered?
No, butterfly cone (Conus pulcher) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does butterfly cone belong to?
butterfly cone (Conus pulcher) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).
What are the closest relatives of butterfly cone?
The closest relatives of butterfly cone in the genus Conus include algoa cone, Amadis cone, Amphiurgus Cone, austral cone, augur cone.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Conus — 20 Species

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algoa cone
Conus algoensis
LC 🐾
Amadis cone
Conus amadis
LC 🐾
Amphiurgus Cone
Conus amphiurgus
LC 🐾
austral cone
Conus australis
LC 🐾
augur cone
Conus augur
LC 🐾
astrologer's cone
Conus chaldaeus
LC 🐾
Bengal cone
Conus bengalensis
LC 🐾
birch cone
Conus betulinus
LC 🐾
cardinal cone
Conus cardinalis
NT 🐾
cancellate cone
Conus cancellatus
LC 🐾
Characteristic Cone
Conus caracteristicus
LC 🐾
cloth-of-gold cone
Conus textile
LC 🐾
onion cone
Conus bulbus
LC 🐾
False Virgin Cone
Conus emaciatus
LC 🐾
crown cone
Conus regius
LC 🐾
Kulkulcan Cone
Conus kulkulcan
LC 🐾
ivory cone
Conus eburneus
LC 🐾
furrowed cone
Conus sulcatus
LC 🐾
general cone
Conus generalis
LC 🐾
agate cone
Conus ermineus
LC
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