Conus jickelii
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Conus jickelii

Conus jickelii, common name Jickeli's 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 33 mm and 51 mm. The white shell shows chocolate, irregular, longitudinal markings, and quadrangular spots in revolving series.

Distribution

Geography

This marine species occurs in the Red Sea and in the Gulf of Aden.

Habits and Lifestyle

Diet and Nutrition

References

1. Conus jickelii Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conus_jickelii
2. Conus jickelii on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/192547/2113115

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