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

Conus fijisulcatus
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Subclass: Caenogastropoda
Order: Neogastropoda
Superfamily: Conoidea
Family: Conidae
Genus: Conus
Species:
C. fijisulcatus
Binomial name
Conus fijisulcatus
Moolenbeek, Röckel & Bouchet, 2008
Synonyms[2]
  • Asprella fijisulcata (Moolenbeek, Röckel & Bouchet, 2008)
  • Conus (Asprella) fijisulcatus Moolenbeek, Röckel & Bouchet, 2008 · accepted, alternate representation

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 18 mm and 55 mm.

Distribution

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This marine species occurs in the Pacific Ocean off Fiji.

References

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  1. ^ Bouchet, P. (2013). "Conus fijisulcatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T192787A2161416. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T192787A2161416.en. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
  2. ^ a b Conus fijisulcatus Moolenbeek, Röckel & Bouchet, 2008. Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species on 27 March 2010.
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