Stripe Cone Snails [Lithoconus]

Description

Lithoconus is a genus of cone snails within the family Conidae, noted for their strikingly patterned shells, often adorned with longitudinal stripes. These predatory snails inhabit tropical and subtropical oceans, where they use a venomous harpoon to capture prey. The genus encompasses species that vary in shell size and pattern but are unified by their preference for sandy or rocky substrates, where they can camouflage and ambush prey. The shells are highly valued for their aesthetic appeal, featuring a range of colors and stripe configurations.

Species

Magician Cone [Conus magus]

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Taxonomy