Conus flavidus facts for kids
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The flavid Pacific cone, scientifically known as Conus flavidus, is a type of sea snail. It's a marine mollusk that belongs to the Conidae family, also known as the cone snails.
Just like other cone snails, Conus flavidus is a predatory animal. This means it hunts and eats other creatures. These snails are also venomous, so it's very important to be careful around them. You should never touch a live one, as they can sting humans.
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About the Flavid Pacific Cone
What Does It Look Like?
The shell of the flavid Pacific cone can grow up to 7.5 cm long. However, it's more common to find shells around 4 cm in size.
The shell's main color is yellowish to orange-brown. It often has a lighter band that isn't very clear, located just below the top and in the middle. The very bottom part of the shell is usually stained purple. The opening of the shell, called the aperture, is orange or purple inside. It also has a white band in the middle.
Where Does It Live?
This marine snail lives in the Red Sea and across a large area called the Indo-Pacific region. You can also find it off the coast of Australia, specifically in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and Western Australia.
Conus flavidus is commonly found in coral reef areas. During the day, it usually hides under rocks and corals. It lives in shallow waters, from the area exposed at low tide (intertidal zone) down to about 10 meters deep.
What Does It Eat?
This cone snail is a hunter. It mainly feeds on small coral fish.
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Conus flavidus Lamarck, J.B.P.A. de, 1810
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Conus flavidus Lamarck, J.B.P.A. de, 1810
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Conus flavidus Lamarck, J.B.P.A. de, 1810
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Conus flavidus Lamarck, J.B.P.A. de, 1810
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Conus flavidus Lamarck, J.B.P.A. de, 1810
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Conus flavidus Lamarck, J.B.P.A. de, 1810
