Conus pulcher siamensis

Butterfly cone
Kegelschneckengehäuse
Grand cône papillon
Cono gigante

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic

Substrate and environment

Exclusively a marine species
The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species is generally observed in a sandy zone or in seagrass
The species crawls on the seafloor
The species can be found between 1 and 50 Meters.
Uncommon Species
Endemic species.

General behaviour of the species

Species generally solitary

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 25 cm
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
Diet : Sea worms

Relationship with humans

The spines of the animal can be dangerous
The species is good to eat
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- -Sport or local fishing
- Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.)