Conus_eldredi

<i>Conus eldredi</i>

Conus eldredi

Species of sea snail

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

Quick Facts Conus eldredi, Conservation status ...

Like all species within the genus Conus, these snails are predatory and venomous. They are known to sting humans, therefore live ones should be handled carefully or not at all.

Description

The size of the shell varies between 45 mm and 65 mm.

Distribution

The species is found in various spots of the southern Pacific Ocean, such as near Indonesia and French Polynesia.[3]

References

  1. [1]
    Poppe, G.; Kohn, A. (2013). "Conus eldredi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T192615A2128536. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T192615A2128536.en. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  2. [2]
    Conus eldredi Morrison, 1955. Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species on 27 March 2010.
  3. [3]
    Map of Conus eldredi. Discover Life. http://www.discoverlife.org/mp/20m?kind=Conus+eldredi
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