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Buchstabenkegel

Conus litteratus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits flooded grasslands and savannas within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (Taiwan), and Europe (Norway).

🇲🇿 Mozambique 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇲🇺 Mauritius

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Mollusca (Weichtiere)
Class
Gastropoda (Schnecken)
Order
Neogastropoda (Neuschnecken)
Family
Conidae
Genus
Conus
Species
Conus litteratus (Buchstabenkegel)

Names in Other Languages

German Buchstabenkegel

Similar Species in Conus

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Achat-Kegelschnecke
Conus ermineus
Least Concern
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Admiral
Conus ammiralis
Least Concern
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Alphabet-Kegelschnecke
Conus spurius
Least Concern
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Amadis-Kegel
Conus amadis
Least Concern
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Augur-Kegel
Conus augur
Least Concern
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Australkegel
Conus australis
Least Concern
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Barthelemy-Kegelschnecke
Conus barthelemyi
Least Concern
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Bengalische Kegelschnecke
Conus bengalensis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Buchstabenkegel?
The scientific name of Buchstabenkegel is Conus litteratus. It belongs to the genus Conus.
What is the conservation status of Buchstabenkegel?
Buchstabenkegel (Conus litteratus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Buchstabenkegel live?
Buchstabenkegel is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (Taiwan), and Europe (Norway).. Countries include Mauritius, Mozambique, Norway, Seychelles, South Africa, Taiwan.
What family does Buchstabenkegel belong to?
Buchstabenkegel (Conus litteratus) belongs to the genus Conus, which is part of the taxonomic family Conidae.
Is Buchstabenkegel endangered?
No, Buchstabenkegel (Conus litteratus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Buchstabenkegel belong to?
Buchstabenkegel (Conus litteratus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Buchstabenkegel?
The closest relatives of Buchstabenkegel in the genus Conus include Achat-Kegelschnecke, Admiral, Alphabet-Kegelschnecke, Amadis-Kegel, Augur-Kegel.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Conus — 20 Species

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Achat-Kegelschnecke
Conus ermineus
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Admiral
Conus ammiralis
LC 🐾
Alphabet-Kegelschnecke
Conus spurius
LC 🐾
Amadis-Kegel
Conus amadis
LC 🐾
Augur-Kegel
Conus augur
LC 🐾
Australkegel
Conus australis
LC 🐾
Barthelemy-Kegelschnecke
Conus barthelemyi
LC 🐾
Bengalische Kegelschnecke
Conus bengalensis
LC 🐾
Birken-Kegelschnecke
Conus betulinus
LC 🐾
Birnenkegel
Conus patricius
LC 🐾
Blasen-Kegelschnecke
Conus bullatus
LC 🐾
Blutfleck-Kegel
Conus sanguinolentus
LC 🐾
Brandspurkegel
Conus encaustus
LC
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Buchstabenkegel
Conus litteratus
LC
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Dalls Kegelschnecke
Conus dalli
LC 🐾
Dreiecks-Kegelschnecke
Conus trigonus
LC 🐾
Edle Kegelschnecke
Conus nobilis
LC 🐾
Eichenkegel
Conus quercinus
LC 🐾
Einzigartiger Kegel
Conus cedonulli
LC 🐾
Eisengraue Kegelschnecke
Conus glaucus
LC
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