Conus cinereus facts for kids
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The sunburnt cone (scientific name: Conus cinereus) is a type of sea snail. It's a marine gastropod, which means it's a snail that lives in the ocean. This snail belongs to the Conidae family, also known as the cone snails.
Just like other cone snails, the sunburnt cone is a predatory animal. This means it hunts other creatures for food. These snails are also venomous, so they can sting humans.
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About the Sunburnt Cone Snail
What Does It Look Like?
The shell of an adult sunburnt cone snail can be between 15 mm and 57 mm long. That's about the size of a small button to a golf ball. Its shape is like a cylinder, but a bit oval.
The top part of the shell, called the spire, is smooth and not too tall. The main part of the shell, known as the body whorl, has grooves around it.
Shell Colors and Patterns
The shell has a mix of colors like olive green, grayish-blue, and chestnut-brown. It also has lines that go around the shell, made of brown and white spots.
The opening of the shell, called the aperture, is wider at the bottom than at the top. This opening is usually stained brown inside. Sometimes, you might see a color variation called Conus bernardii. Its shell is a reddish-brown color with a few white spots and brown lines.
Where Does It Live?
This snail species lives in the Western Pacific Ocean. You can find it in waters from Japan all the way down to Indonesia.
