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Conus distans
Conus distans Hwass, 1792
Distantly-lineated cone
Conus distans
photo by Coltro, Marcus

Family:  Conidae (cone shells), subfamily: Coninae
Max. size:  13.7 cm SHL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 1 - 16 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits subtidal reefs. Feeds primarily on the polychaete, Eunice afra (Ref. 96954).
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 26 October 2011 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:   
 

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