Imperial Cone
Conus imperialis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 26–75 m
- Max size: 11 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
Bold dark and cream banding gives this cone snail its imperial look, and it grows to about 11 centimetres on sand and shelf bottoms down to 75 metres. It hunts bristleworms, firing a venom loaded harpoon tooth, 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 215501.
FAQ
- How deep does the Imperial Cone live?
- The Imperial Cone (Conus imperialis) is typically found at 26–75 m.
- Is the Imperial Cone dangerous to divers?
- The Imperial Cone can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Imperial Cone get?
- The Imperial Cone grows to about 11 cm.