Conus Gloriamaris
One of the rarest and most desirable single species is Conus gloriamaris, a handsome cone shell that is the “glory of the sea", which commands a very good price on the market.
The Glory of the Sea or Conus gloriamaris is venomous, with specialized radula system used for spearing intended prey with a poisoned barb. Its radular tooth is characterized by a serrated shaft and a prominent basal barb. It prefers to hunt other mollusks. Its bite is very dangerous to man thus caution is advised when dealing with living specimens.
Inhabiting deep waters, one may find this precious shell in Bohol, Cebu, Corregidor and Negros.
