Conus leobottonii

Conus leobottonii

The sartorial cone

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Conus leobottonii

Conus leobottonii, common name, the Sartorial 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 an adult shell varies between 27 mm and 53 mm.

Distribution

Geography

This species is found in the Pacific Ocean off the Philippines.

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Diet and Nutrition

References

1. Conus leobottonii Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conus_leobottonii

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