Conus richeri

Conus richeri
Apertural and abapertural views of shell of Conus richeri Richard, G. & R.G. Moolenbeek, 1988
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Clade: Caenogastropoda
Clade: Hypsogastropoda
Clade: 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) richeri Richard & Moolenbeek, 1988ยท 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]

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 marine species occurs off New Caledonia and the Chesterfield Islands.

References


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