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Conus felitae

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Conus felitae 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 11 mm and 24 mm.

Distribution

This species occurs in the Atlantic Ocean off Sal Island, Cape Verde.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Tenorio, M.J. (2012). "Conus felitae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012: e.T192438A2095334. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T192438A2095334.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b Conus felitae Rolán, 1990. Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species on 27 March 2010.

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Conus felitae: Brief Summary

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Conus felitae is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Conidae, the cone snails and their allies.

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.

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