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Conus adamsonii

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Conus adamsonii
Apertural and abapertural views of shell of Conus adamsonii Broderip, W.J., 1836
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Subclass: Caenogastropoda
Order: Neogastropoda
Superfamily: Conoidea
Family: Conidae
Genus: Conus
Species:
C. adamsonii
Binomial name
Conus adamsonii
Broderip, 1836
Synonyms[2]
  • Conus cingulatus G. B. Sowerby I, 1825
  • Conus rhododendron Jay, 1839
  • Conus (Textilia) adamsonii Broderip, 1836
  • Textilia adamsonii (Broderip, 1836) · accepted, alternate representation

Conus adamsonii, common name the rhododendron cone, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Conidae, the cone snails and their allies.[2]

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.

The species was described from a specimen in the collection of John Adamson.

Description

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The size of the shell varies between 26.4 mm and 56 mm. The spire is depressed, channeled and striate. The body whorl is grooved above and below, smooth in the middle. The color of the shell is rosy white, with numerous small triangular chestnut spots and three bands of violaceous and chestnut clouds and reticulations.[3]

Distribution

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This marine species occurs off the Marquesas Islands.

References

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  1. ^ Bouchet, P. (2013). "Conus adamsonii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T192848A2173431. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T192848A2173431.en. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  2. ^ a b Conus adamsonii Broderip, 1836. Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species on 20 March 2010.
  3. ^ G.W. Tryon (1884) Manual of Conchology, structural and systematic, with illustrations of the species, vol. VI; Philadelphia, Academy of Natural Sciences (described as Conus rhododendron )
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