Conus_chiangi

<i>Conus chiangi</i>

Conus chiangi

Species of sea snail

Conus chiangi, common name Chiang's cone, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Conidae, the cone snails and their allies.[2]

Quick Facts Conus chiangi, 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 14 mm and 25 mm.

Distribution

This marine species occurs off Taiwan, the Philippines and Southern Japan; also off Vanuatu.

Conus chiangi

References

  1. [1]
    Kohn, A. (2013). "Conus chiangi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T192697A2143467. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T192697A2143467.en. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
  2. [2]
    Conus chiangi (Azuma, 1972). Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species on 27 March 2010.
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