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unknown indopacific cone - conchylinet - 05-05-2011 Hello, Can somebody help with the ID of the cone below ? It comes from Mauritius (south-west indian ocean) and measures about 30mm. Ta Pierre Re: unknown indopacific cone - paul monfils - 05-06-2011 Looks like one of the innumerable color forms of Conus janus, immature at that size. Re: unknown indopacific cone - conchylinet - 05-06-2011 Thanks Paul. Re: unknown indopacific cone - paul monfils - 05-07-2011 Having second thoughts on this one after taking another look.  While the pattern is almost identical to some Conus janus I have, C. janus usually has a more broadly rounded shoulder and more inflated whorls than this shell.  Also, the lines of small dots seen on this shell are not typical of C. janus.  You might want to consider Conus maldivus.  C. maldivus is extremely variable, and most of them don't look anything like this.  But, if you have Manual of the Living Conidae, check out #19 on Plate 33.  What do other Conists think about this? Re: unknown indopacific cone - dave r - 05-08-2011 I would say maldivus too. Dave Re: unknown indopacific cone - conpa - 05-22-2011 This is a specimen of Conus maldivus indeed.