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<i>Conus maioensis</i>

Conus maioensis

Species of sea snail

Conus maioensis is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Conidae, the cone snails and their allies.[2]

Quick Facts Conus maioensis, Conservation status ...

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 15 mm and 40 mm.

Distribution

This species occurs in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean, along the northern coast of the island of Maio, Cape Verde. Its conservation status is least concern.[1]

References

  1. [1]
    Tenorio, M.J. (2012). "Conus maioensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012: e.T192702A2145041. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T192702A2145041.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. [2]
    Conus maioensis Trovão, Rolán & Félix-Alves, 1990. Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species on 7 December 2018.
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