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Conus petergabrieli

Conus petergabrieli 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.

Description

The size of the shell varies between 20 mm and 45 mm.

Distribution

This marine species occurs off the Philippines.

References

  • Lorenz F. 2006. Two new species of Conus from Palawan, Philippines (Gastropoda: Conidae). Club Conchylia Informationen, 38(3-4): 4–9

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