Pseudolilliconus kuiperi explained

Pseudolilliconus kuiperi is a predatory species of sea snail. Like all species within the genus Conus, these snails are predatory and venomous. P. kuiperi are capable of "stinging" humans, therefore live ones should be handled carefully or not at all.^[1]

Description

The size of the shell attains 5.9 mm.

Distribution

This marine benthic species occurs off Oman.^[2]

References

• Moolenbeek R.G. 2006. Conus (Lilliconus) kuiperi spec. nov. (Gastropoda, Conidae), from the Sultanate of Oman. Basteria, supplement 3: 83–85

External links

• The Conus Biodiversity website

Notes and References

1. MolluscaBase eds. (2020). MolluscaBase. Pseudolilliconus kuiperi (Moolenbeek, 2006). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=581131 on 2020-09-08
2. Web site: Pseudolilliconus J. K. Tucker & Tenorio 2009 - Encyclopedia of Life . 2023-08-29 . eol.org.