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Conus varius
Conus varius Linneaus, 1758
Varius cone
Conus varius
photo by Coltro, Marcus

Family:  Conidae (cone shells), subfamily: Coninae
Max. size:  6.1 cm SHL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 3 - 240 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Minimum depth from Ref. 101061. Maximum depth recorded in the Philippines from Ref. 3204. Found in continental slope, dredged to 240 m (Ref. 3204).
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 28 October 2011 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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