Conus recluzianus
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Conus recluzianus

Conus recluzianus, common name the Récluz 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 45 mm and 100 mm. The color of the shell is yellowish white, with irregular broad yellowish brown bands and spots.

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References

1. Conus recluzianus Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conus_recluzianus
2. Conus recluzianus on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/192279/2064966

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