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Conus monachus Linnaeus, 1758 |
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| Family: | Conidae (cone shells) | |||
| Max. size: | 7 cm SHL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific. | |||
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| Biology: | Found in shallow sublittoral zone among corals. Also inhabits sand under rocks and muddy sand. Known to co-exist with mixed colonies of C. achatinus, C. decurtatus, and C. striolatus (Ref. 75725). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | (LC); Date assessed: 27 October 2011 Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | venomous | |||
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