CR

Conus mordeirae

Declining

Overview

Conus cuneolus is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Conidae, the cone snails and their allies.

Conus mordeirae faces severe threats from its extremely restricted range limited to a single location in the Cape Verde Islands. The species is vulnerable to habitat degradation from coastal development, pollution, and human disturbance of its shallow marine environment. Climate change poses additional risks through ocean acidification and rising sea temperatures that could affect both the species and its prey base.

Threat summary

Habitat

This marine gastropod inhabits shallow coastal waters and intertidal zones around rocky shores in the Cape Verde archipelago. It typically occurs in areas with sandy substrates mixed with rocks where it can hunt for prey and find suitable shelter.

Conservation measures underway

Species managementSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Conus mordeirae classified as Critically Endangered?
Conus mordeirae 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 mordeirae faces severe threats from its extremely restricted range limited to a single location in the Cape Verde Islands. The species is vulnerable to habitat degradation from coastal development, pollution, and human disturbance of its shallow marine environment. Climate change poses additional risks through ocean acidification and rising sea temperatures that could affect both the species and its prey base.
Where does Conus mordeirae live?
Conus mordeirae occurs in Cape Verde. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Conus mordeirae?
The main threats to Conus mordeirae are 1.1, 6.1, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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