Conasprella kohni explained

Conasprella kohni is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Conidae, known as the cone snails, cone shells or cones.[1]

Like all species within the genus Conasprella, 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 shell grows to a length of 35 mm.

Distribution

This marine species is endemic to the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador.

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Notes and References

  1. Bouchet, P. (2015). Conasprella kohni (McLean & Nybakken, 1979). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=835900 on 2015-03-21