Conus hyaena facts for kids
The `Conus hyaena`, often called the hyena cone, is a fascinating type of sea snail. It is a marine gastropod mollusk, which means it's a soft-bodied animal that usually has a shell. These snails are part of the Conidae family, also known as the cone snails.
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These snails are predatory, meaning they hunt other animals for food. They are also venomous. This means they can "sting" humans. Because of this, it is very important to be careful around live hyena cone snails. You should never touch them!
What Does the Hyena Cone Snail Look Like?
The shell of an adult hyena cone snail can be anywhere from 29 millimeters (about 1.1 inches) to 80.5 millimeters (about 3.2 inches) long. The top part of the shell, called the spire, has thin lines on it.
The shell's color is usually a light yellowish-brown. It often has darker lines or rows of spots. Sometimes, you might see a lighter band around the middle of the shell.
Where Do Hyena Cone Snails Live?
You can find the hyena cone snail in different parts of the world's oceans. They live in the Indian Ocean near Madagascar. They are also found in the Bay of Bengal.
In the Pacific Ocean, you can spot them off the coasts of the Philippines and Indonesia. They also make their home in the South China Sea.
