Lischke's Cone
Conus lischkeanus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–73 m
- Max size: 7.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A cone snail reaching about eight centimetres, it lives on reefs and rocky bottoms from low tide down to around 50 metres. Like all cone snails it hunts with a venom tipped harpoon tooth, though this species is considered harmless to handle and is listed as low concern.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Conidae › Conus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 428185.
FAQ
- How deep does the Lischke's Cone live?
- The Lischke's Cone (Conus lischkeanus) is typically found at 0–73 m.
- Is the Lischke's Cone dangerous to divers?
- The Lischke's Cone is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Lischke's Cone get?
- The Lischke's Cone grows to about 7.5 cm.