If I may add, Conus Gubernator is considered quite similar. Both Striatus
and gubernator have very fine lines or ridges. gubernator is more
cylindrical . Juveniles of the gubernator  have some violet plotches,
usually these are non-existent in adults.
Good Luck,
Mark & Peta Bethke
3001 South Ocean Drive
Suite 4-V
Hollywood, FL
33019-2804
U.S.A.
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track :)



----- Original Message -----
From: Giancarlo Paganelli <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2000 1:41 PM
Subject: R: Comus striatus look-alike


> Hi David,
>
> if  the specimen has fine spiral ribs maybe a striatus  (that isn't yet
from
> Philippines). If it is from Philippines,  it could be a magus, a
kinoshitai
> or a striatellus, but isn't easy to give an opinion without seeing.
> Can you send me a scan of the shell?
>
> Ciao,
>
> Giancarlo
>
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