Hebrew Cone
Conus ebraeus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–3 m
- Max size: 6.2 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small cone snail marked with rows of dark blotches, it lives on shallow sand and rock flats and in lagoon reefs no deeper than a few metres. It hunts marine worms, harpooning them with a venom tipped tooth, though it is harmless to people.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Conidae › Conus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 215436.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hebrew Cone live?
- The Hebrew Cone (Conus ebraeus) is typically found at 0–3 m.
- Is the Hebrew Cone dangerous to divers?
- The Hebrew Cone is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Hebrew Cone get?
- The Hebrew Cone grows to about 6.2 cm.