Conus chiapponorum is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Conidae, the cone snails and their allies.[3]
| Conus chiapponorum | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Subclass: | Caenogastropoda |
| Order: | Neogastropoda |
| Superfamily: | Conoidea |
| Family: | Conidae |
| Genus: | Conus |
| Species: | C. chiapponorum |
| Binomial name | |
| Conus chiapponorum Lorenz, 2004[2] | |
| Synonyms[3] | |
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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
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The size of the shell varies between 18 mm and 60 mm.
Distribution
editThis marine species occurs off Southern Madagascar.
References
edit- ↑ Veldsman, S.G. (2013). "Conus chiapponorum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013 e.T192569A2118287. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T192569A2118287.en. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
- ↑ Lorenz. 2004. Visaya 1(2) : 19–23. World Register of Marine Species, Retrieved 27 March 2010.
- 1 2 Conus chiapponorum Lorenz, 2004. Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species on 27 March 2010.
- Lorenz F. (2004) Two new species of Conidae from Southern Madagascar. Visaya 1(2): 19–23.
- Bozzetti L. (2010) Two new species of Conidae (Gastropoda: Prosobranchia: Conidae) from Southern Madagascar. Malacologia Mostra Mondiale 68: 3-5.