Rat Cone
Conus rattus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–17 m
- Max size: 9.7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The rat cone hunts marine worms across the lagoon reefs where it lives, harpooning them with a venom tipped tooth. It stays in shallow water, mostly within the top twenty metres, and grows to about ten centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Conidae › Conus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 215458.
FAQ
- How deep does the Rat Cone live?
- The Rat Cone (Conus rattus) is typically found at 1–17 m.
- Is the Rat Cone dangerous to divers?
- The Rat Cone is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Rat Cone get?
- The Rat Cone grows to about 9.7 cm.