Conus anabathrum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conus anabathrum faces significant pressure from shell collecting due to its attractive pattern and relative rarity, making specimens highly sought after by collectors. Coastal development and habitat modification in its limited range areas threaten the shallow marine environments where this cone snail occurs. Ocean acidification and warming waters may also impact the species' calcium carbonate shell formation and prey availability.
Habitat
This cone snail inhabits shallow tropical marine waters, typically found in sandy and coral reef environments in the Indo-Pacific region. It prefers areas with adequate prey populations and suitable substrate for burrowing and hunting.