Conus furnae

Conus furnae
Apertural and abapertural views of shell of Conus furnae Rolan, E.M., 1990
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Subclass: Caenogastropoda
Order: Neogastropoda
Superfamily: Conoidea
Family: Conidae
Genus: Conus
Species:
C. furnae
Binomial name
Conus furnae
Rolán, 1990
Synonyms[2]
  • Africonus furnae (Rolán, 1990)
  • Conus (Lautoconus) furnae Rolán, 1990 · accepted, alternate representation
  • Conus verdensis furnae Rolán, 1990

Conus furnae is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Conidae, the cone snails and their allies.[2]

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 length of the shell attains 23 mm.

Distribution

This species occurs in the Atlantic Ocean off the island of Brava, Cape Verde.[2]

References

  1. ^ Tenorio, M.J. (2013). "Conus furnae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013 e.T15307975A42830709. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T15307975A42830709.en. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Conus furnae Rolán, 1990. Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species on 9 December 2018.


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