Soldier Cone
Conus miles
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–20 m
- Max size: 13.2 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A cone snail of subtidal reefs down to about 20 metres, the soldier cone hunts marine worms by night. Like all cones it strikes with a venom tipped harpoon, a hollow tooth it fires to subdue prey, so it is best admired and not handled.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Conidae › Conus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 215479.
FAQ
- How deep does the Soldier Cone live?
- The Soldier Cone (Conus miles) is typically found at 1–20 m.
- Is the Soldier Cone dangerous to divers?
- The Soldier Cone is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Soldier Cone get?
- The Soldier Cone grows to about 13.2 cm.