Oak Cone
Conus quercinus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–52 m
- Max size: 14 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Buried in sand through the day, the oak cone emerges at dusk and dawn to hunt marine worms, which it harpoons with a venom loaded tooth. It lives between about 5 and 50 metres, reaches roughly 14 centimetres, and although its sting is mainly for prey, cone snails are best left untouched.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Conidae › Conus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 215439.
FAQ
- How deep does the Oak Cone live?
- The Oak Cone (Conus quercinus) is typically found at 5–52 m.
- Is the Oak Cone dangerous to divers?
- The Oak Cone is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Oak Cone get?
- The Oak Cone grows to about 14 cm.