Conus rattus Hwass, 1792
Rat cone
Conus rattus
photo by Coltro, Marcus

Family:  Conidae (cone shells), subfamily: Coninae
Max. size:  9.65 cm SHL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 1 - 17 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific. Tropical and subtropical.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in reef areas of lagoons (Ref. 97298). Feeds on polychaetes (Ref. 108583).
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 08 August 2011 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:  Known from the Gulf of Tomini, Sulawesi (Ref. 75725) and Raja Ampat Islands (Ref. 83492). C: Refs. 75725, 83492, 83672; O: Ref. 83492.

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