Conasprella boucheti

Conasprella boucheti is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Conidae, the cone snails and their allies.^[1]

Conasprella boucheti
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Mollusca
Class:	Gastropoda
Subclass:	Caenogastropoda
Order:	Neogastropoda
Superfamily:	Conoidea
Family:	Conidae
Genus:	Conasprella
Species:	C. boucheti
Binomial name
Conasprella boucheti (Richard, 1983)
Synonyms[1]
Conasprella (Conasprella) boucheti (Richard, 1983) · accepted, alternate representation Conus boucheti Richard, 1983 (original combination) Endemoconus boucheti (Richard, 1983) Yeddoconus boucheti (Richard, 1983)

Like all species within the genus Conasprella, 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 shell of Conasprella boucheti varies in size between 14 mm and 39 mm.^[2] The shell is characterized by its conical shape and intricate patterns. The coloration of the shell typically features a combination of light and dark hues, which provide camouflage against the seabed.^[3] The surface of the shell is adorned with fine spiral ridges and grooves, adding to its intricate appearance. The aperture is narrow, and the outer lip is thin and slightly flared.^[4]

Distribution

This marine species occurs off New Caledonia.