Conus lugubris
CR

Conus lugubris

Unknown

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Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Conus lugubris faces severe population decline primarily due to overcollection by shell collectors and the marine curio trade, which targets its distinctive dark shell pattern. Coastal development and coral reef degradation in its limited range have further reduced available habitat, while ocean acidification threatens the mollusks it preys upon, disrupting its specialized feeding ecology.

Threat summary

Habitat

This marine gastropod inhabits shallow coral reefs and sandy areas adjacent to reefs in tropical Indo-Pacific waters. It typically occurs in depths of 5-30 meters where it hunts other mollusks among coral formations and rubble zones.

MARINE· major

Threatened in Cape Verde

VU

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Stable
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CR

Withania chevalieri

Unknown
Blind SnailVU

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Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Conus lugubris classified as Critically Endangered?
Conus lugubris is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Conus lugubris faces severe population decline primarily due to overcollection by shell collectors and the marine curio trade, which targets its distinctive dark shell pattern. Coastal development and coral reef degradation in its limited range have further reduced available habitat, while ocean acidification threatens the mollusks it preys upon, disrupting its specialized feeding ecology.
Where does Conus lugubris live?
Conus lugubris occurs in Cape Verde, Gambia, and Senegal. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Conus lugubris?
The main threats to Conus lugubris are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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