Yellow Pacific Cone
Conus flavidus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–10 m
- Max size: 7.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A cone snail of shallow sandy reef flats, the yellow Pacific cone shelters under boulders and coral by day and hunts at night. It fires a venom tipped harpoon to subdue small reef fish, a weapon best admired from a distance even though this species is rated harmless to people.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Conidae › Conus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 215518.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellow Pacific Cone live?
- The Yellow Pacific Cone (Conus flavidus) is typically found at 0–10 m.
- Is the Yellow Pacific Cone dangerous to divers?
- The Yellow Pacific Cone is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellow Pacific Cone get?
- The Yellow Pacific Cone grows to about 7.5 cm.