Conus algoensis

Conus algoensis
Apertural and abapertural views of shell of Conus algoensisSowerby, G.B. I, 1834
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1) [1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Mollusca
Class:	Gastropoda
Subclass:	Caenogastropoda
Order:	Neogastropoda
Superfamily:	Conoidea
Family:	Conidae
Genus:	Conus
Species:	C. algoensis
Binomial name
Conus algoensis G. B. Sowerby I, 1834
Synonyms [2]
Conus (Sciteconus) algoensisG. B. Sowerby I, 1834 · accepted, alternate representation Conus algoensis agulhasiCoomans, Moolenbeek & Wils, 1980 Conus danieliCrosse, 1858 Conus jaspideusKiener, 1845 (invalid: junior homonym of Conus jaspideus Gmelin, 1791) Conus scitulusReeve, 1849 Sciteconus algoensis(G. B. Sowerby I, 1834)

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

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.

There are four subspecies :

• Conus algoensis algoensisSowerby, G.B. I, 1834 (synonym: Conus algoensis agulhasiCoomans, Moolenbeek & Wils, 1980)
• Conus algoensis norpothiLorenz, 2015 (alternate representation: Conus (Sciteconus) algoensis norpothiLorenz, 2015)
• Conus algoensis scitulusReeve, 1849 (synonym: Conus scitulusReeve, 1849)
• Conus algoensis simplexSowerby, G.B. II, 1857 ^[3] (synonym: Conus simplexG. B. Sowerby II, 1858 )

Description

The size of the shell varies between 12 mm and 60 mm. The thin shell is smooth,. It has a chestnut-brown color, with one or two bands of longitudinal white markings. The spire is articulated with white and brown. ^[4]

Distribution

This marine species occurs off the south coast of South Africa.

References

1. Veldsman, S.G. (2013). "Conus algoensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2013 e.T192338A2076673. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T192338A2076673.en . Retrieved 2 April 2024.
2. Bouchet, P.; Rosenberg, G. (2015). Conus algoensis. In: MolluscaBase (2015). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=225448 on 2015-06-27
3. Rosenberg, G.; Bouchet, P. (2013). Conus algoensis Sowerby I, 1834. Accessed though: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=225448 on 2013-11-01
4. G.W. Tryon (1884) Manual of Conchology, structural and systematic, with illustrations of the species, vol. VI; Philadelphia, Academy of Natural Sciences

• Puillandre N., Duda T.F., Meyer C., Olivera B.M. & Bouchet P. (2015). One, four or 100 genera? A new classification of the cone snails. Journal of Molluscan Studies. 81: 1–23

Gallery

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  Conus algoensis simplexSowerby, G.B. II, 1857
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  Conus algoensis simplexSowerby, G.B. II, 1857
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  Conus algoensis norpothiLorenz 2015

External links

• The Conus Biodiversity website
• Cone Shells – Knights of the Sea
• Branch, G.M. et al. (2002). Two Oceans. 5th impression. David Philip, Cate Town & Johannesburg
• "Sciteconus algoensis". Gastropods.com. Retrieved 15 January 2019.