Rochia conus (Gmelin, 1791)
Cone-shaped top
Rochia conus
photo by Poppe, Guido and Philippe

Family:  Tegulidae ()
Max. size:  8 cm ShH (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 5 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits near coral reefs, on subtidal bottoms (Ref. 349).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:   
 

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