Conus regius Gmelin, 1791
Crown cone
Conus regius
photo by Coltro, Marcus

Family:  Conidae (cone shells), subfamily: Coninae
Max. size:  7.5 cm SHL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 95 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found on offshore banks (Ref. 109264).
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 28 October 2011 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:  Known from Offshore islands (Ref. 83435).

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