Conus papuensis is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Conidae, the cone snails and their allies.

Conus papuensis
Apertural and abapertural views of shell of Conus papuensis Coomans, H.E. & R.G. Moolenbeek, 1982
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Subclass: Caenogastropoda
Order: Neogastropoda
Superfamily: Conoidea
Family: Conidae
Genus: Conus
Species:
C. papuensis
Binomial name
Conus papuensis
Coomans & Moolenbeek, 1982
Synonyms[2]
  • Conus (Splinoconus) papuensis Coomans & Moolenbeek, 1982 · accepted, alternate representation
  • Conus moylani Delsaerdt, 2000
  • Kioconus papuensis (Coomans & Moolenbeek, 1982)

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

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The size of the shell varies between 19 mm and 36 mm.

Distribution

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This marine species occurs off Eastern New Guinea.

References

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  1. ^ Duda, T. (2013). "Conus papuensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T192301A2069157. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T192301A2069157.en. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
  2. ^ Conus papuensis Coomans & Moolenbeek, 1982. Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species on 27 March 2010.
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