Conasprella_pfluegeri

<i>Conasprella pfluegeri</i>

Conasprella pfluegeri

Species of gastropod


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

Quick Facts Conasprella pfluegeri, 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 15 mm and 25 mm.

Distribution

This marine species occurs off Southeast Florida.


References

  1. Bouchet, P. (2015). Conasprella pfluegeri (Petuch, 2003). In: MolluscaBase (2015). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=836692 on 2015-06-19



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