Conus sponsalis Hwass, 1792
Sponsal cone
Conus sponsalis
photo by Coltro, Marcus

Family:  Conidae (cone shells), subfamily: Coninae
Max. size:  3.4 cm SHL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Known at a depth of 15 m, on alga-covered reefs (Ref. 337). A vermivore (Ref. 96679).
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 28 October 2011 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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