Conasprella jaspidea pealii facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Conasprella jaspidea pealii
Apertural and abapertural views of shell of Conasprella jaspidea pealii (Green, 1830)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Mollusca
Class:	Gastropoda
(unranked):	clade Caenogastropoda clade Neogastropoda
Superfamily:	Conoidea
Family:	Conidae
Genus:	Conasprella
Species:	C. jaspidea
Binomial name
Conasprella jaspidea (Green, 1830)
Trinomial name
Conasprella jaspidea pealii (Green, 1830)
Synonyms
Conus branhamae Clench, 1953 Conus jaspideus branhamae Clench, 1953 Conus jaspideus pealii Green, 1830 Conus nodiferus Kiener, 1847 Conus pealii Green, 1830(original combination, original rank) Conus pseudojaspideus Nowell-Usticke, 1968 Conus sticticus A. Adams, 1855 Conus sulcatus Mühlfeld, 1816 (invalid: junior homonym of Conus sulcatus Hwass, 1792) Conus verrucosus Hwass in Bruguière, 1792 Jaspidiconus branhamae (Clench, 1953) Jaspidiconus jaspideus pealii (Green, 1830) · accepted, alternate representation Jaspidiconus pealii (Green, 1830) Profundiconus nodiferus Kiener, L.C., 1845

Conasprella jaspidea pealii is a type of sea snail. It is a marine gastropod mollusk. This means it is a snail that lives in the ocean and has a shell. It belongs to the Conidae family, which are often called cone snails because of their cone-shaped shells.

About Cone Snails

What They Are

Cone snails are fascinating sea creatures. They are known for their beautiful, often colorful shells. These snails are found in warm tropical and subtropical waters around the world.

Are They Dangerous?

Like all species in the Conasprella genus, these cone snails are predatory. This means they hunt and eat other small sea animals. They are also venomous. They have a special harpoon-like tooth that can deliver venom to catch their prey.

Because they are venomous, Conasprella jaspidea pealii can "sting" humans. It is very important to be careful around them. If you ever see a live cone snail, you should avoid touching it. It's best to admire them from a safe distance.

Where They Live

This marine snail lives in the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea. You can also find it off the coast of the Lesser Antilles. The Lesser Antilles are a group of islands in the Caribbean. These snails prefer shallow, sandy areas where they can find food.