Family: |
Conidae (cone shells), subfamily: Coninae |
Max. size: |
15 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 15 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occasionally used as food. Must be carefully handled, as it can inflict painful bites with its poisonous, arrow-like teeth (Ref. 349). It is common in shallow waters with sandy substrates (Ref. 128042). Also found in subtidal areas where it feeds on gastropods (Ref. 3204). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
(LC); Date assessed: 09 August 2011 Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
traumatogenic |
Country info: |
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