Conasprella_anaglyptica

<i>Conasprella anaglyptica</i>

Conasprella anaglyptica

Species of gastropod

Conasprella anaglyptica is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Conidae, the cone snails and their allies.[1]

Quick Facts Conasprella anaglyptica, Scientific classification ...

Like all species within the genus Conasprella, these cone snails are predatory and venomous. They are capable of "stinging" humans, therefore live ones should be handled carefully or not at all.

Description

The size of the shell varies between 10 mm and 20 mm.

Distribution

This marine species occurs off the Antilles.

References

  1. [1]
    Bouchet, P. (2015). Conasprella anaglyptica (Crosse, 1865). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=836199 on 2015-03-21
  • The Conus Biodiversity website
  • "Jaspidiconus anaglypticus". Gastropods.com. Retrieved 15 January 2012.


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