Conus cingulatus

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Conus cingulatus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Subclass: Caenogastropoda
Order: Neogastropoda
Superfamily: Conoidea
Family: Conidae
Genus: Conus
Species:
C. cingulatus
Binomial name
Conus cingulatus
Lamarck, 1810
Synonyms[2]
  • Conus (Dauciconus) cingulatus Lamarck, 1810 · accepted, alternate representation
  • Gradiconus cingulatus (Lamarck, 1810)

Conus cingulatus 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[edit]

The size of the shell varies between 25 mm and 50 mm.

Distribution[edit]

This species occurs in the Caribbean Sea off Panama and Venezuela.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Petuch, E. (2013). "Conus cingulatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T192446A2096786. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T192446A2096786.en. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
  2. ^ a b Bouchet, P. (2011). Conus cingulatus Lamarck, 1810. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=577315 on 2012-01-21

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