Conus aulicus facts for kids
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The princely cone, also known as Conus aulicus, is a type of sea snail. It's a predatory marine animal. This snail belongs to the Conidae family. These are often called cone snails or cone shells. Carl Linnaeus first described this species in 1758.
About the Princely Cone
What Does It Look Like?
The shell of an adult princely cone can be quite large. It usually measures between 65 and 163 millimeters. That's about 2.5 to 6.4 inches long! The shell is narrow and has a tall, pointed top. This top part is called the spire.
The shell's color is a rich chocolate-brown. It has darker lines that go around the shell. The surface also has white spots. These spots are shaped like triangles. Some of them can be very large.
Special Features
The princely cone has a tiny, square-shaped "lid" called an operculum. This small part is found on the back of its foot. It helps protect the snail.
This snail also has a special feeding tube. It's called a proboscis. The proboscis of the princely cone is colored with both red and white.
Where Does It Live?
This marine snail lives in the Indian Ocean. You can find it near places like Chagos and Mauritius. It also lives across the wider Indo-Pacific Region. However, it is not found near Hawaii.
