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Name:
Common name:
Synonym:
Conus (Dendroconus) figulinus, (Linnaeus, 1758)
Family / Genus / Species / Binom / Author:
Conidae → Conus → figulinus → Conus figulinus → Linnaeus, 1758
Protection status:
Quality:
Location:
Indo-Pacific / Philippines
Size of the specimen:
Length: 8,6 cm
Width: 5,3 cm
Height: 4,9 cm
Weight:
This cone snail, also known as the fig cone, is among the larger representatives of the approximately 760 species in the family Conidae. Like all Conus species, it is predatory and possesses potent venom used for hunting. The intricate and distinctive pattern of its shell makes it a fascinating collector's item and a striking eye-catcher.
