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Conus richeri

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Conus richeri
Apertural and abapertural views of shell of Conus richeri Richard, G. & R.G. Moolenbeek, 1988
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Subclass: Caenogastropoda
Order: Neogastropoda
Superfamily: Conoidea
Family: Conidae
Genus: Conus
Species:
C. richeri
Binomial name
Conus richeri
Richard & Moolenbeek, 1988
Synonyms[2]
  • Asprella richeri (Richard & Moolenbeek, 1988)
  • Conus (Phasmoconus) richeri Richard & Moolenbeek, 1988· accepted, alternate representation
  • Graphiconus richeri (Richard & Moolenbeek, 1988)

Conus richeri 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

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The size of the shell varies between 32 mm and 54 mm.

Distribution

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This rare deep water marine species occurs off New Caledonia and the Chesterfield Islands.

References

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  1. ^ Bouchet, P. (2013). "Conus richeri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T192758A2156800. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T192758A2156800.en. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
  2. ^ a b Conus richeri Richard & Moolenbeek, 1988. Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species on 27 March 2010.
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