Conus chaldaeus (Röding, 1798)
Astrologer'sp. cone
Conus chaldaeus
photo by Coltro, Marcus

Family:  Conidae (cone shells), subfamily: Coninae
Max. size:  5.9 cm SHL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 26 October 2011 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:  Known from eastern Australia south to 24°S.

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