Thursday, February 25, 2016

109 mm Conus leopardus (leopard cone) Hawaii --#1

Although it is almost 11cm (109mm), it is rather small for the leopard cone. This specimen was found in Hawaii by Margaret Faverty. Full disclaimer: I am not 100% sure that this is a Leopard Cone!?!? It could also be a Conus litteratus, but I think I have it right. ;)

















2 comments:

  1. Yes, you are correct - it is a Conus leopardus (Leopard Cone). It is the largest species of Cone shell in Hawaii.

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    1. Thank you for responding, not knowing was really bugging me. ;)

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