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Conus monachus
Conus monachus Linnaeus, 1758
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Family:  Conidae (cone shells)
Max. size:  7 cm SHL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in shallow sublittoral zone among corals. Also inhabits sand under rocks and muddy sand. Known to co-exist with mixed colonies of C. achatinus, C. decurtatus, and C. striolatus (Ref. 75725).
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 27 October 2011 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  venomous
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