Californiconus californicus (Reeve, 1844)
California cone, 25mm

Californiconus californicus is common and is the only member of the Conidae family found off the coast of California. Unlike most cones, which are strictly active carnivorous and often specialized predators, C. californicus eats a variety of food including scavenging dead animals.

Egg capsules on sea grass.

Created 20 September 2013
Updated 6 October 2022

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