Possible confusions
En Polynésie avec Conus bandanus
Species sheet
Marble cone
Conus marmoreus Linnaeus, 1758
AnimalsClearly visible spiral shell not covered by the mantle
Distribution map
Geographic areas (BioObs)
Reunion IslandMayotteNew Caledonia
Observation type
Scuba divingApnea / Snorkelling
Other common names
- Marmor KegelschneckeGerman (Germany)
- Cône marbréFrench (France)
- Cône-damierFrench (France)
Other invalid scientific names
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Sources
- SABOURIN Nadine, HUET Sylvie, PETIT DE VOIZE Patrice, MATHÉ Bruno in : DORIS, 10/03/2022 : Conus marmoreus Linnaeus, 1758, https://doris.ffessm.fr/ref/specie/1238
How to cite this BioObs sheet?
BioObs, 03/06/2026 : Conus marmoreus Linnaeus, 1758, https://bioobs.fr/en/species-sheets/1691
Modification history
- Modified by Maguelone GRATEAU on 03/06/2026
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