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burnt cone

Conus encaustus

Least Concern

About

The burnt cone (Conus encaustus) 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.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Animalia (สัตว์)

Mollusca (มอลลัสกา)

Gastropoda (ชั้นแกสโทรโพดา)

Neogastropoda (Neogastropoda)

Species

Conus encaustus (burnt cone)

Names in Other Languages

German Brandspurkegel

Similar Species in Conus

Conus algoensis

Amphiurgus Cone

Conus amphiurgus

Conus australis

astrologer's cone

Conus chaldaeus

Conus bengalensis

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สัตว์

มอลลัสกา

ชั้นแกสโทรโพดา

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of burnt cone?

The scientific name of burnt cone is Conus encaustus. It belongs to the genus Conus.

What is the conservation status of burnt cone?

burnt cone (Conus encaustus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

What family does burnt cone belong to?

burnt cone (Conus encaustus) belongs to the genus Conus, which is part of the taxonomic family Conidae.

Is burnt cone endangered?

No, burnt cone (Conus encaustus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does burnt cone belong to?

burnt cone (Conus encaustus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of burnt cone?

The closest relatives of burnt cone in the genus Conus include algoa cone, Amadis cone, Amphiurgus Cone, austral cone, augur cone.

Genus Conus — 20 Species

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Conus algoensis

Amphiurgus Cone

Conus amphiurgus

Conus australis

astrologer's cone

Conus chaldaeus

Conus bengalensis

Conus betulinus

Conus cardinalis

cancellate cone

Conus cancellatus

Characteristic Cone

Conus caracteristicus

cloth-of-gold cone

False Virgin Cone

Conus emaciatus

Conus kulkulcan

Conus generalis

Data verified มีนาคม 2026

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