Conus aurisiacus Linnaeus, 1758
Conus aurisiacus
photo by Coltro, Marcus

Family:  Conidae (cone shells)
Max. size:  9.5 cm SHL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 20 - 80 m
Distribution:  Central Pacific: Philippines, Indonesia and French Polynesia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Species is common at depths of approximately 25 m on drop-offs, inhabiting small caves. Some are also found in very deep waters at around 150 m (Ref. 98471).
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 26 October 2011 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:  Known from Samar, Sulu Sea and southern Mindanao (Ref. 821). C: Ref. 821, 7789, 83677; O: Ref. 821.

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