Conus byssinus
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Conus byssinus

Conus byssinus, common name the lesser butterfly 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.

Appearance

The size of the shell varies between 33 mm and 80 mm.

Distribution

Geography

This species occurs in the Atlantic Ocean off the Western Sahara.

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Diet and Nutrition

References

1. Conus byssinus Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conus_byssinus

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