Conus_cingulatus

<i>Conus cingulatus</i>

Conus cingulatus

Species of sea snail

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

Quick Facts Conus cingulatus, 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.

Description

The size of the shell varies between 25 mm and 50 mm.

Distribution

This species occurs in the Caribbean Sea off Panama and Venezuela.

References

  1. [1]
    Petuch, E. (2013). "Conus cingulatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T192446A2096786. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T192446A2096786.en. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
  2. [2]
    Bouchet, P. (2011). Conus cingulatus Lamarck, 1810. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=577315 on 2012-01-21


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