About Conus rattus Hwass, 1792
The shell of Conus rattus Hwass, 1792 varies in size between 25 mm and 70 mm. Individuals of this species are typically found in water, on sand or in crevices, at depths ranging from 0 to 6737 meters, or 0 to 22103 feet. The shell is yellowish brown or ash-colored, and often has fine, closely spaced chestnut revolving lines. It also bears large white spots and maculations that usually form an interrupted central band, and a second band at the shoulder. The shell has a flattish spire, rounded shoulders, and several spiral ridges around the base of the body whorl. The aperture is pale purple. This species occurs in the Red Sea; in the Indian Ocean off Madagascar, Tanzania, Chagos, Aldabra, and the Mascarene Islands; it is present as an alien species in the eastern Mediterranean Sea; it is found in the tropical Pacific Ocean and off Polynesia; and it occurs off Australia, in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and Western Australia.
