Conus striatus Linnaeus, 1758
Striated cone
photo by Coltro, Marcus

Family:  Conidae (cone shells), subfamily: Coninae
Max. size:  12.9 cm SHL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 1 - 50 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Maximum depth from Ref. 122464. Found also in shallow subtidal (Ref. 3204), with sandy substrates (Ref. 128042). A piscivore (Ref. 96679).
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 28 October 2011 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  venomous
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