VUVulnerable
Conus teodorae
Stable
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conus teodorae faces significant pressure from shell collecting due to its attractive pattern and rarity, making it highly sought after by collectors. Coastal development and habitat degradation in its limited range threaten the shallow marine environments where this cone snail lives. Ocean acidification and warming waters may also impact the species' calcium carbonate shell formation and prey availability.
Habitat
This cone snail inhabits shallow marine waters, typically found in sandy and rocky substrates in tropical coastal environments. It prefers areas with adequate prey populations of marine worms and small mollusks.
Conservation measures underway
Species managementSpecies recovery
