Molluscs - Prosobranchs

Family:  Conidae  
SURG Catalogue Number:  PROS0048
Genus:  Conus
, Conidae Conus miles
Species:  miles
Distribution:  Only moderately common in the SIMP. Found throughout the Indo-West Pacific. In Australia from central West Australia to southern Queensland.
Ecological Notes:  Frequents coral and rocky reef.
Additional Notes:  Yellowish exterior with fine reddish brown longitudinal lines, two broad black to dark brown bands, one at anterior end, the other bisecting the remaining space. Grows to about 8cm.
Photographer:  I Shaw Date:  28/8/04 Location:  Nth Solitary Is. Depth:  21m
 
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