Conus rufimaculosus
species of mollusc
Conus rufimaculosus, also known as the red-stained 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 the shell is typically between 30-45 millimeters, though reaching up to 58 millimeters. The shell is typically a medium to heavy weight. The shell has a white base color with orange-brown blotches and aerial zigzag streaks covering it. In the deep interior, the aperture is pink, at the lip, it is white.
Distribution
This marine species is endemic to Australia and occurs off New South Wales and Queensland.
References
Macpherson, J.H. 1959. New gastropods from North Australia.
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