Gastropods
Conasprella articulata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 35–240 m
- Max size: 2.9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small cone snail of rocky and rubble bottoms, this species ranges from about 20 metres down to 240 metres. It reaches roughly three centimetres and, like its relatives, uses a venom loaded harpoon tooth to subdue prey.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Conidae › Conasprella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 580166.
FAQ
- How deep does the Gastropods live?
- The Gastropods (Conasprella articulata) is typically found at 35–240 m.
- Is the Gastropods dangerous to divers?
- The Gastropods is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Gastropods get?
- The Gastropods grows to about 2.9 cm.