Conus compressus is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Conidae, the cone snails and their allies.[1][2]
The database WoRMS lists this species only tentatively, as it may be a synonym for a northern form of Conus anemone. As there are conservation implications, a precautionary approach should be taken, and C. compressus is here tentatively listed as a valid species. The real C. compressus has a distribution restricted from Geraldton to Shark Bay, but in recent years the name has been mistakenly applied to a tall-spired form of anemone from South Australia.
Like all cone snail species, these snails are predatory and venomous. They are capable of "stinging" humans, therefore live ones should be handled carefully or not at all.
The size of the shell varies between 25 mm and 67 mm.
This marine species occurs off Southern Australia.
Conus compressus is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Conidae, the cone snails and their allies.
The database WoRMS lists this species only tentatively, as it may be a synonym for a northern form of Conus anemone. As there are conservation implications, a precautionary approach should be taken, and C. compressus is here tentatively listed as a valid species. The real C. compressus has a distribution restricted from Geraldton to Shark Bay, but in recent years the name has been mistakenly applied to a tall-spired form of anemone from South Australia.
Like all cone snail species, these snails are predatory and venomous. They are capable of "stinging" humans, therefore live ones should be handled carefully or not at all.
Conus compressus Sowerby, G.B. II, 1866
Conus compressus is een in zee levende slakkensoort uit het geslacht Conus. De slak behoort tot de familie Conidae. Conus compressus werd in 1810 beschreven door Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck.[1] Net zoals alle soorten binnen het Conusgeslacht zijn deze slakken roofzuchtig en giftig. Ze zijn in staat om mensen te steken en moeten daarom zorgvuldig worden behandeld.[2]
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Conus atractus é uma espécie de gastrópode do gênero Conus, pertencente a família Conidae.[1]
Conus atractus é uma espécie de gastrópode do gênero Conus, pertencente a família Conidae.
