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Magician Cone (Conus magus)

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Key facts

Scientific name
Conus magus
Common name
Magician Cone
Category
Molluscs
Family
Conidae
Genus
Conus
Size
8–13 cm
Depth
5–60 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 magus reaches 13 cm. Cone (Mollusca) Indo-Pacific. Cream-white, brown patterns. EXTREMELY VENOMOUS. Hyper-specialized marine worm predator. Reefs 5-60 m. LC. EXTREME DANGER.

Photo of Magician Cone

Photo of Magician Cone (Conus magus)

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Magician Cone?
Magician Cone (Conus magus) reaches 8–13 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Magician Cone?
Magician Cone is found between 5–60 m deep.
Is the Magician Cone dangerous to divers?
Danger level: Venomous.
What is the conservation status of the Magician Cone?
IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Magician Cone?
Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.

Other species in the genus Conus

  • Conus textile - Textile cone
  • Conus geographus - Geographic cone
  • Conus ventricosus - Mediterranean cone
  • Conus marmoreus - Marbled Cone
  • Conus litteratus - Lettered Cone

Sources

  • Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 215429)
  • Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
  • Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 5728208)
  • Conservation: IUCN Red List
  • Encyclopedia: Wikipedia