Conus ermineus Born, 1778
Agate cone
Conus ermineus
photo by Coltro, Marcus

Family:  Conidae (cone shells), subfamily: Coninae
Max. size:  10.3 cm SHL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 101 m
Distribution:  Atlantic Ocean.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 26 October 2011 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  venomous
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