Conasprella_lorenzi

<i>Conasprella lorenzi</i>

Conasprella lorenzi

Species of gastropod


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

Quick Facts Conasprella lorenzi, Scientific classification ...

Like all species within the genus Conasprella, these 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 attains 27 mm.

Distribution

This species occurs in the Indian Ocean in the Mozambique Channel and off KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.


References

  1. Bouchet, P. (2015). Conasprella lorenzi Monnier & Limpalaër, 2012. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=599352 on 2015-03-02
  • "Conasprella lorenzi". Gastropods.com. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
  • Holotype in MNHN, Paris



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