How big is the Marbled Cone?

Marbled Cone (Conus marmoreus) reaches 8–15 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Marbled Cone?

Marbled Cone is found between 5–60 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Marbled Cone?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Marbled Cone?

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

Marbled Cone (Conus marmoreus)

Key facts

Scientific name: Conus marmoreus
Common name: Marbled Cone
Category: Molluscs
Family: Conidae
Genus: Conus
Size: 8–15 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 marmoreus reaches 15 cm. Cone (Mollusca) Indo-Pacific. Beautiful white-black marbled shell. EXTREMELY VENOMOUS: harpoon neurotoxin ultra-fast + calcium-channel blocker. Hunts active fish = ultra-dangerous. Slow benthic by day, rapid predator by night. Reefs 5-60 m. LC. EXTREME DANGER: possible death. Beautiful but DANGER.

Photo of Marbled Cone

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Marbled Cone?: Marbled Cone (Conus marmoreus) reaches 8–15 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Marbled Cone?: Marbled Cone is found between 5–60 m deep.
Is the Marbled Cone dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Venomous.
What is the conservation status of the Marbled Cone?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Marbled Cone?: Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.

Other species in the genus Conus

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 215457)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 5728181)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia