Conidae (cone shells), subfamily: Coninae |
15 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 15 m |
Indo-Pacific. |
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Occasionally used as food. Must be carefully handled, as it can inflict painful bites with its poisonous, arrow-like teeth (Ref. 349). It is common in shallow waters with sandy substrates (Ref. 128042). Also found in subtidal areas where it feeds on gastropods (Ref. 3204). |
(LC); Date assessed: 09 August 2011 Ref. 123251)
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traumatogenic |
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