How big is the Lettered Cone?

Lettered Cone (Conus litteratus) reaches 7–12 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Lettered Cone?

Lettered Cone is found between 5–50 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Lettered Cone?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Lettered Cone?

Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.

Lettered Cone (Conus litteratus)

Key facts

Scientific name: Conus litteratus
Common name: Lettered Cone
Category: Molluscs
Family: Conidae
Genus: Conus
Size: 7–12 cm
Depth: 5–50 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Venomous
Habitats: rocky-reef, coral-reef
Behaviours: benthic, solitary, slow-mover
Ocean zones: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea

Description

Conus litteratus reaches 12 cm. Cone (Mollusca) Indo-Pacific. Lettered chain white-black patterns. EXTREMELY VENOMOUS = danger. Hyper-specialized polychaete predator. Slow benthic. Reefs 5-50 m. LC. EXTREME DANGER.

Photo of Lettered Cone

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Lettered Cone?: Lettered Cone (Conus litteratus) reaches 7–12 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Lettered Cone?: Lettered Cone is found between 5–50 m deep.
Is the Lettered Cone dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Venomous.
What is the conservation status of the Lettered Cone?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Lettered Cone?: Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.

Other species in the genus Conus

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 215522)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 5728295)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia