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Conus aurisiacus Linnaeus, 1758 |
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photo by
Coltro, Marcus |
| Family: | Conidae (cone shells) | |||
| Max. size: | 9.5 cm SHL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 20 - 80 m | |||
| Distribution: | Central Pacific: Philippines, Indonesia and French Polynesia. | |||
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| Biology: | Species is common at depths of approximately 25 m on drop-offs, inhabiting small caves. Some are also found in very deep waters at around 150 m (Ref. 98471). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | (LC); Date assessed: 26 October 2011 Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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