How big is the Textile cone?

Textile cone (Conus textile) reaches 6–15 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Textile cone?

Textile cone is found between 1–30 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Textile cone?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Textile cone?

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

Textile cone (Conus textile)

Key facts

Scientific name: Conus textile
Common name: Textile cone
Category: Molluscs
Family: Conidae
Genus: Conus
Size: 6–15 cm
Depth: 1–30 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Venomous
Habitats: sand, coral-reef
Behaviours: solitary, predator, venomous, nocturnal
Ocean zones: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea

Description

Conus textile reaches 15 cm. Very distinctive conical shell with mosaic patterns of brown, ochre and white triangles (hence textile), orange-purple interior. Lives from 1 to 30 m on sand and coral reefs of tropical Indo-Pacific. Listed LC. Active nocturnal predator of other mollusks (cone-eater). Very dangerous: venomous harpoon (modified radula) propelled like an arrow, paralyzing conotoxin with documented human fatalities (up to 70% mortality without treatment). Popular shell among collectors. Distance-respected photo subject.

Photo of Textile cone

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Textile cone?: Textile cone (Conus textile) reaches 6–15 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Textile cone?: Textile cone is found between 1–30 m deep.
Is the Textile cone dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Venomous.
What is the conservation status of the Textile cone?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Textile cone?: Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.

Other species in the genus Conus

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 215529)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 5728235)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia