| Family: |
Conidae (cone shells), subfamily: Coninae |
| Max. size: |
14 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 5 - 52 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Usually buried in the sand during the day but actively foraging for food during evening and early dawn hours. Preys on annelid worms (Ref. 349). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
(LC); Date assessed: 28 October 2011 Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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