Textile Cone
Conus textile
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–10 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
Beautiful as its tiled shell is, the textile cone is one of the most dangerous snails in the sea, firing a harpoon like tooth loaded with venom strong enough to kill a person. It hunts small reef fish at night in the shallows, sheltering under stones and coral slabs by day.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Conidae › Conus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 215529.
FAQ
- How deep does the Textile Cone live?
- The Textile Cone (Conus textile) is typically found at 0–10 m.
- Is the Textile Cone dangerous to divers?
- The Textile Cone can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Textile Cone get?
- The Textile Cone grows to about 15 cm.