Conus wallangra
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Conus wallangra

Conus wallangra, common name the Wallangra 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, warranting handling caution.

Appearance

The size of the shell varies between 25 mm and 50 mm.

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This marine species is endemic to Australia and occurs off New South Wales and Queensland.

References

1. Conus wallangra Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conus_wallangra
2. Conus wallangra on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/192490/2103225

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