Conus neptunus
species of mollusc
Conus neptunus, common name the Neptune cone, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Conidae, the cone snails and their allies.
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
The size of an adult shell varies between 43 mm and 80 mm. The solid shell is narrow, with a concavely elevated spire and a sharp apex. The body whorl is distantly grooved towards the base. The shell has a flesh color, everywhere veined and clouded with reddish chestnut flexuous lines and spots. The aperture is rosy white.
Distribution
This species occurs off the Philippines, Australia and in the Southwest Pacific Ocean.
References
Kosuge S. (1981) Notes on newly recorded species of the superfamily Conacea from Philippines with descriptions of new species of the genera Terebra, Conus and Glyphostoma.
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