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Conus barthelemyi

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Conus barthelemyi
Apertural and abapertural views of shell of Conus barthelemyi Bernardi, M., 1861
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. barthelemyi
Binomial name
Conus barthelemyi
Bernardi, 1861
Synonyms[2]
  • Conus (Pionoconus) barthelemyi Bernardi, 1861 accepted, alternate representation
  • Conus paradiseus Shikama, 1977
  • Pionoconus barthelemyi (Bernardi, 1861)
  • Rhizoconus paradiseus Shikama, T., 1977

Conus barthelemyi, common name the Barthelemy's cone, 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 42 mm and 84 mm.

Distribution

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This species occurs in the Indian Ocean off Reunion island , Chagos and the Mascarene Basin. It has been spotted at Mayotte too (August 2022).

References

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  1. ^ Veldsman, S.G. (2013). "Conus barthelemyi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T192713A2147399. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T192713A2147399.en. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
  2. ^ a b Conus barthelemyi Bernardi, 1861. Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species on 27 March 2010.
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