Magician Cone [Conus magus]
Description
Also known as the Magician Cone, this species is commonly found in the Indo-Pacific region. It typically lives in sandy or muddy substrates in shallow to moderate depths. This species is nocturnal and uses a venomous radular tooth for prey capture and defense. The shell of this species is characterized by a brown color with white bands.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
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| Family |
Cones
Conidae
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| Genus |
Stripe Cone Snails
Lithoconus
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