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Conus consors Sowerby, 1833
| Family Name: | Conidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Mollusc) |
| Common Name: | Singed Cone |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Rocky shores. Moves actively at night to hunt prey; usually under rocks during the day. |
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| Habitats | Marine, Rocky Shore |
| Distribution | Indo-Pacific. |
Conservation
| Trends & Threats | Habitat destruction. |
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| Scientific Interest & Potential Value | Shell trade. Interesting feeding mechanism with powerful toxin. |
| Conservation Notes | Was the most common cone species in the past, but now seldom seen due to degradation or reclamation of natural rocky shores. |
Status
| Singapore Red Data Book Status | Vulnerable (VU) [2008] |
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References
| References | Davison, G.W.H., Ng, P.K.L. & Ho, H.C (Eds.). 2008. The Singapore Red Data Book (2nd Edition). Singapore: Nature Society (Singapore). 285pp |
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