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Maldive cone

Conus maldivus

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits flooded grasslands and savannas within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Mozambique and South Africa.

🇲🇿 Mozambique 🇿🇦 South Africa

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

German Malediven-Kegelschnecke

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agate cone
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algoa cone
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alphabet cone
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Amadis cone
Conus amadis
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Ammiralis cone
Conus ammiralis
Least Concern
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Amphiurgus Cone
Conus amphiurgus
Least Concern
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astrologer's cone
Conus chaldaeus
Least Concern
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augur cone
Conus augur
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Maldive cone?
The scientific name of Maldive cone is Conus maldivus. It belongs to the genus Conus.
What is the conservation status of Maldive cone?
Maldive cone (Conus maldivus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Maldive cone live?
Maldive cone is found in Distributed across Mozambique and South Africa.. Countries include Mozambique, South Africa.
What family does Maldive cone belong to?
Maldive cone (Conus maldivus) belongs to the genus Conus, which is part of the taxonomic family Conidae.
Is Maldive cone endangered?
No, Maldive cone (Conus maldivus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Maldive cone belong to?
Maldive cone (Conus maldivus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Maldive cone?
The closest relatives of Maldive cone in the genus Conus include agate cone, algoa cone, alphabet cone, Amadis cone, Ammiralis cone.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Conus — 20 Species

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agate cone
Conus ermineus
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algoa cone
Conus algoensis
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alphabet cone
Conus spurius
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Amadis cone
Conus amadis
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Ammiralis cone
Conus ammiralis
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Amphiurgus Cone
Conus amphiurgus
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astrologer's cone
Conus chaldaeus
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augur cone
Conus augur
LC 🐾
austral cone
Conus australis
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Bartholomew's cone
Conus barthelemyi
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Bengal cone
Conus bengalensis
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berry cone
Conus coccineus
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birch cone
Conus betulinus
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blood-stained cone
Conus sanguinolentus
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bubble cone
Conus bullatus
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burnt cone
Conus encaustus
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butterfly cone
Conus pulcher
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cancellate cone
Conus cancellatus
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captain cone
Conus capitaneus
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cardinal cone
Conus cardinalis
NT
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