Livid Cone
Conus lividus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–32 m
- Max size: 8.1 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A cone snail of intertidal flats and shallow reefs down to about thirty metres, it fires a venomous harpoon to subdue prey. This one hunts marine worms rather than fish, and its solid livid coloured shell is a familiar find on rocky and sandy ground.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Conidae › Conus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 215541.
FAQ
- How deep does the Livid Cone live?
- The Livid Cone (Conus lividus) is typically found at 0–32 m.
- Is the Livid Cone dangerous to divers?
- The Livid Cone is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Livid Cone get?
- The Livid Cone grows to about 8.1 cm.