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Conus papuensis

Species of sea snail From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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

Quick Facts Conservation status, Scientific classification ...

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.

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Description

The size of the shell varies between 19 mm and 36 mm.

Distribution

This marine species occurs off Eastern New Guinea.

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