Conus litteratus Linnaeus, 1758
Lettered cone
photo by Harasti, David

Family:  Conidae (cone shells), subfamily: Coninae
Max. size:  17 cm SHL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Maximum depth from Ref. 128042. Locally collected for food (Ref. 349). Inhabits coral rubble (Ref. 349), and sandy substrates in subtidal areas up to a depth of 30 meters (Ref. 128042).
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 27 October 2011 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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