Conus pictus

Conus pictus is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Conidae, the cone snails and their allies.

Like all species within the genus Conus, these snails are predatory and venomous. They are capable of "stinging" humans, therefore live ones should be handled carefully or not at all.


 * Subspecies:
 * Conus pictus pictus Reeve, 1843
 * Conus pictus transkeiensis Korn, W.  1998 (synonym: Sciteconus pictus transkeiensis Korn, 1998 )

Description
The size of the shell varies between 26 mm and 50 mm. The shell is chestnut-colored, with two or three pink bands, and a few narrow lines, ornamented with reddish or chestnut spots. The spire is maculated.

Distribution
This marine species occurs off Jeffrey's Bay - East London, Republic South Africa

Gallery
Conus pictus transkeiensis