Conus catus Hwass, 1792
Cat cone
photo by Coltro, Marcus

Family:  Conidae (cone shells), subfamily: Coninae
Max. size:  5.2 cm SHL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine
Distribution:  Pacific Ocean.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  A piscivore (Ref. 96679). On shallow sandy areas (Ref. 799).
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 26 October 2011 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  venomous
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