Conus richeri

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Conus richeri
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Apertural and abapertural views of shell of Conus richeriRichard, G. & R.G. Moolenbeek, 1988
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. richeri
Binomial name
Conus richeri
Richard & Moolenbeek, 1988
Synonyms [1]
  • Asprella richeri(Richard & Moolenbeek, 1988)
  • Conus (Phasmoconus) richeriRichard & Moolenbeek, 1988· accepted, alternate representation
  • Graphiconus richeri(Richard & Moolenbeek, 1988)

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

Contents

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 32 mm and 54 mm.

Distribution

This rare deep water marine species occurs off New Caledonia and the Chesterfield Islands.

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