Conus dampierensis

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Conus dampierensis
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Apertural and abapertural views of shell of Conus dampierensisCoomans, H.E. & Filmer, R.M., 1985
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Subclass: Caenogastropoda
Order: Neogastropoda
Superfamily: Conoidea
Family: Conidae
Genus: Conus
Species:
C. dampierensis
Binomial name
Conus dampierensis
Coomans & Filmer, 1985
Synonyms [2]
  • Conus (Phasmoconus) dampierensisCoomans & Filmer, 1985 · accepted, alternate representation
  • Phasmoconus dampierensis(Coomans & Filmer, 1985)

Conus dampierensis 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.

Description

The size of a shell varies between 23 mm and 34 mm.

The Color of the shell is a cream orange color with white blotches that are scattered throughout the shell. the tip of the shell is pointed instead of flat which some members of its genus have. Like all members of its genus Conus Dampierensis's shell is in a cone shape.

Distribution

This marine species is endemic to Australia and occurs off Western Australia.

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References

  1. Morrison, H. (2013). "Conus dampierensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2013: e.T192740A2153393. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T192740A2153393.en . Retrieved 25 April 2024.
  2. 1 2 Conus dampierensis Coomans & Filmer, 1985 . Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species  on 27 March 2010.