Conasprella fenzani explained

Conasprella fenzani is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Conidae, and the cone snails plus their allies.[1] They are mainly located in the Pacific Ocean.

These cone 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 attains 47 millimeters and has a white color with various brown spots. They have an inverted cone-like shape with a large spike at the top.[2]

Distribution

This species occurs in Gulf of Chiriqui, Pacific Ocean near Panama.

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Notes and References

  1. Bouchet, P. (2015). Conasprella fenzani (Petuch & Sargent, 2011). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=835896 on 2015-03-20
  2. Web site: Hardy's Internet Guide to Marine Gastropods . Conchology.com.