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lettered cone

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 (Animals)
Phylum
Mollusca (moluscos)
Class
Gastropoda (gastrópodos)
Order
Neogastropoda (Neogastropoda)
Family
Conidae
Genus
Conus
Species
Conus litteratus (lettered cone)

Names in Other Languages

German Buchstabenkegel

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of lettered cone?
The scientific name of lettered cone is Conus litteratus. It belongs to the genus Conus.
What is the conservation status of lettered cone?
lettered cone (Conus litteratus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does lettered cone live?
lettered cone 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 lettered cone belong to?
lettered cone (Conus litteratus) belongs to the genus Conus, which is part of the taxonomic family Conidae.
Is lettered cone endangered?
No, lettered cone (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 lettered cone belong to?
lettered cone (Conus litteratus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of lettered cone?
The closest relatives of lettered cone in the genus Conus include algoa cone, Amadis cone, Amphiurgus Cone, austral cone, augur cone.

Native Range — 6 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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