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Family
Conidae
TROPICAL PACIFIC / HAWAII
Conus
(Gastridium) obscurus
Ala Wai, Oahu, 80 feet, 29mm
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Juvenile, Kahe Point, Oahu, 25 feet, 13mm
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Kewalo Hump, Oahu, 90 feet |
Kahe Point, Oahu, 25 feet
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DUSKY CONE
Fairly common in sand under
stones or within dead coral at scuba depths. Thin purplish-gray shell with brown blotches and
flaring aperture. Attains 1 inch. Feeds upon small fishes,
sting
may be dangerous. Animal is flesh-colored with brown markings.
Hawaii & the Tropical Pacific. |
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