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Created 11/20/2025

Family Conidae

INDO-WEST PACIFIC / HAWAII

Conus auricomus

subfossil, Sand Is., Oahu

 
 
   

GOLD-LEAF CONE  

Uncommon in sand under slabs at scuba depth, and extremely rare in Hawaii.  Shell is faily light, with a rounded shoulder and fine spirals.  Attains 2.8 inches, 69mm.  East Africa to Micronesia, Hawaii, and the Tuamotus.