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Created 4/4/2021

Family Conidae

INDO-WEST PACIFIC

Conus tulipa



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TULIP CONE  

Uncommon in sand under slabs, crawling freely at night in shallow water.  Moderately thin blue-gray shell with wavy reddish-brown bands and spirals of alternating brown and white dashes.  Attains 3.8 inches.  Feeds upon small fishes.  The sting is potent and live shells should not be handled.   East Africa to the Tuamotus.