Conus_brunneofilaris

<i>Conus brunneofilaris</i>

Conus brunneofilaris

Species of sea snail

Conus brunneofilaris is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Conidae, the cone snails and their allies.[2]

Quick Facts Conus brunneofilaris, Conservation status ...

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

Distribution

This species occurs in the Caribbean Sea off Panama

Description

The maximum recorded shell length is 14 mm.[3]

Habitat

Minimum recorded depth is 65 m.[3] Maximum recorded depth is 65 m.[3]

References

  1. [1]
    Petuch, E. (2013). "Conus brunneofilaris". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T192471A2100591. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T192471A2100591.en. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
  2. [2]
    Conus brunneofilaris Petuch, 1990. Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species on 27 March 2010.
  3. [3]
    Welch J. J. (2010). "The "Island Rule" and Deep-Sea Gastropods: Re-Examining the Evidence". PLoS ONE 5(1): e8776. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0008776.
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