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Conus litteratus Linnaeus, 1758 Lettered cone |
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photo by
Harasti, David |
| Family: | Conidae (cone shells), subfamily: Coninae | |||
| Max. size: | 17 cm SHL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-Pacific. | |||
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| Biology: | Maximum depth from Ref. 128042. Locally collected for food (Ref. 349). Inhabits coral rubble (Ref. 349), and sandy substrates in subtidal areas up to a depth of 30 meters (Ref. 128042). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | (LC); Date assessed: 27 October 2011 Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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