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trader cone

Conus mercator

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Mollusca (moluscos)
Class
Gastropoda (gastrópodos)
Order
Neogastropoda (Neogastropoda)
Family
Conidae
Genus
Conus
Species
Conus mercator (trader cone)

Names in Other Languages

German Händlerkegel

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 trader cone?
The scientific name of trader cone is Conus mercator. It belongs to the genus Conus.
What is the conservation status of trader cone?
trader cone (Conus mercator) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
What family does trader cone belong to?
trader cone (Conus mercator) belongs to the genus Conus, which is part of the taxonomic family Conidae.
Is trader cone endangered?
Yes, trader cone (Conus mercator) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does trader cone belong to?
trader cone (Conus mercator) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of trader cone?
The closest relatives of trader cone in the genus Conus include algoa cone, Amadis cone, Amphiurgus Cone, austral cone, augur cone.

Genus Conus — 20 Species

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algoa cone
Conus algoensis
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Amadis cone
Conus amadis
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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
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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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