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Conus litteratus? - wolfi - 02-26-2012 Hi, I don't know anything about Conidae, so I need some help in determining the following specimen. Might be Conus litteratus L., 1758. Could that be right? The origin is unknown. Conus cf. litteratus? Height: 82 mm. Thanks for your help  : wolf Re: Conus litteratus? - conpa - 02-26-2012 ID seems to be correct. It would be easier to identify the cone when you show the dorsum. The underside of the aperture in litteratus and leopardus is different and better to judge from the dorsal side. Paul Re: Conus litteratus? - wolfi - 02-26-2012 Hi Paul, thanks for your answer. Sorry for showing the wrong view. I've made some more pictures which might help. I hope so, at least. Many thanks, kind regards: wolf Re: Conus litteratus? - conpa - 02-28-2012 Although the pattern fits for Conus leopardus the aperture end shows that we deal indead with Conus litteratus. Has this specimen a filed lip? Re: Conus litteratus? - wolfi - 02-28-2012 "filed lip"? Yes, unfortunately. It's a shame.......  >. Thanks for your help, kind regards: wolf