Biology:Conus teodorae

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Conus teodorae
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Apertural and abapertural views of shell of Conus teodorae Rolán, E.M. & F. Fernandes, 1990
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Subclass: Caenogastropoda
Order: Neogastropoda
Superfamily: Conoidea
Family: Conidae
Genus: Conus
Species:
C. teodorae
Binomial name
Conus teodorae
Rolán, 1990
Synonyms[2]
  • Africonus teodorae (Rolán & Fernandes, 1990)
  • Conus (Lautoconus) teodorae Rolán & Fernandes, 1990 · accepted, alternate representation

Conus teodorae 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 the shell varies between 17 mm and 29 mm. This species is very variable in coloration and pattern.

Distribution

This species occurs in the Atlantic Ocean off the Cape Verdes. Due its restricted range, it is at high risk of extinction.[2]

References

  1. Tenorio, M.J. (2012). "Conus teodorae". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (IUCN) 2012: e.T192530A2110172. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T192530A2110172.en. http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/192530/0. Retrieved 4 December 2017. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Conus teodorae Rolán, 1990. Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species on 27 March 2010.

External links


Wikidata ☰ Q1608269 entry