Conus marmoreus

(Linnaeus, 1758)

Marbled Cone

Range: Western and Central Pacific Ocean

Size: 6 inches (15 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits areas under reef slabs and rubble collections.

Aquarium Suitability: Not collected or suited for the home aquarium.

A carnivorous and venomous creature that must be handled with extreme care!

Taxonomy:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Mollusca

Class: Gastropoda

Order: Neogastropoda

Family: Conidae

Genus: Conus

FYI: Shown here for identification only.