Conus_sutanorcum

<i>Conus sutanorcum</i>

Conus sutanorcum

Species of sea snail

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

Quick Facts Conus sutanorcum, Scientific classification ...

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 18 mm and 40 mm.

Distribution

This species occurs in the Pacific Ocean off Fiji and Vanuatu.

References

  1. [1]
    Conus sutanorcum Moolenbeek, Röckel & Bouchet, 2008. Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species on 27 March 2010.
  • The Conus Biodiversity website
  • "Phasmoconus sutanorcum". Gastropods.com. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
  • Holotype in MNHN, Paris


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