Conus cervus
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Conus cervus

Conus cervus, common name the pallisade 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 83 mm and 116 mm. The large, thin shell is cylindrically inflated. Its color is pale rosy yellow, encircled by lines and bands of chestnut and white spots, and hieroglyphic markings.

Distribution

Geography

This marine species occurs off the Philippines and the Moluccas.

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References

1. Conus cervus Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conus_cervus
2. Conus cervus on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/192732/2151845

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