Netted Cone
Conus retifer
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–5 m
- Max size: 6.9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A cone snail of shallow sand, rubble and algal beds, its shell patterned with a fine net of brown lines. It hunts with a venomous harpoon tooth, though this species is considered harmless to people.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Conidae › Conus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 215537.
FAQ
- How deep does the Netted Cone live?
- The Netted Cone (Conus retifer) is typically found at 2–5 m.
- Is the Netted Cone dangerous to divers?
- The Netted Cone is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Netted Cone get?
- The Netted Cone grows to about 6.9 cm.