Conus salreiensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conus salreiensis faces severe threats from coastal development and tourism infrastructure along its limited range in the Red Sea region. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat degradation from port construction, coastal reclamation projects, and pollution from increased maritime traffic. Collection pressure for the shell trade compounds these threats, as cone shells are highly sought after by collectors.
Habitat
This marine gastropod inhabits shallow coral reef environments and sandy substrates in the Red Sea, typically found in intertidal and subtidal zones up to moderate depths. The species requires healthy coral reef ecosystems with adequate prey populations of marine worms and small fish.
