Clade Hypsogastropoda | Rank Species | |
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Similar Conus encaustus, Conus erythraeensis, Conus angasi |
Conus eldredi is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Conidae, the cone snails and their allies.
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Like all species within the genus Conus, these snails are predatory and venomous. They are known to sting humans, therefore live ones should be handled carefully or not at all.
Description
The size of the shell varies between 45 mm and 65 mm.
Distribution
The species is found in various spots of the southern Pacific Ocean, such as near Indonesia and French Polynesia.
References
Conus eldredi Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA