Conus eximius

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Conus eximius
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Apertural and abapertural views of shell of Conus eximiusReeve, L.A., 1849
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Scientific classification OOjs UI icon edit-ltr.svg
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Subclass: Caenogastropoda
Order: Neogastropoda
Superfamily: Conoidea
Family: Conidae
Genus: Conus
Species:
C. eximius
Binomial name
Conus eximius
Reeve, 1849 [2]
Synonyms [3]
  • Conus (Lividoconus) eximiusReeve, 1849 · accepted, alternate representation
  • Calamiconus eximius(Reeve, 1849) )

Conus eximius, common name the exceptional cone or the choice cone, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Conidae, the cone snails and their allies. [3]

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 an adult shell varies between 22 mm and 58 mm. The shell is ovately conical and rather solid. The spire is broadly channeled and at the base distantly grooved. The color of the shell is white, with rust-brown flexuous longitudinal flames, and a white central band, with revolving row of spots. [4]

Distribution

This marine species occurs from the Bay of Bengal to Papua New Guinea, off the Philippines, Taiwan and Queensland, Australia.

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References

  1. ↑ Kohn, A. (2013). "Conus eximius". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2013: e.T192407A2089167. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T192407A2089167.en . Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  2. ↑ Reeve, L. A., 1849. Monograph of the genus Conus. Conchologia Iconica, i. Conus. Suppl
  3. 1 2 Conus eximius Reeve, 1849 . Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species  on 20 July 2011.
  4. ↑ George Washington Tryon, Manual of Conchology vol. VI, p. 32 (described as Conus fulgurans = nomen dubium)
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