Conasprella_raoulensis

<i>Conasprella raoulensis</i>

Conasprella raoulensis

Species of gastropod

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

Quick Facts Conasprella raoulensis, 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 16 mm and 22 mm.

Distribution

This marine species is endemic to New Zealand, occurring off Norfolk Island and the Kermadec Islands.

References

  1. [1]
    Bouchet, P. (2015). Conasprella raoulensis (Powell, 1958). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=835343 on 2015-03-15


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