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Conus barbieri

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Conus barbieri
Apertural and abapertural views of shell of Conus barbieri Raybaudi Massilia, G., 1995
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. barbieri
Binomial name
Conus barbieri
G. Raybaudi Massilia, 1995
Synonyms[2]
  • Conus (Cylinder) barbieri G. Raybaudi Massilia, 1995 · accepted, alternate representation
  • Cylinder barbieri (G. Raybaudi Massilia, 1995)

Conus barbieri 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 25 mm and 40 mm.

Distribution

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This marine species occurs off the Philippines.

References

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  1. ^ Kohn, A. (2013). "Conus barbieri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T192373A2082512. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T192373A2082512.en. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
  2. ^ a b Conus barbieri G. Raybaudi Massilia, 1995. Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species on 27 March 2010.
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