Conus anabathrum facts for kids

Conus anabathrum is a type of sea snail. It's a marine gastropod mollusk that belongs to the family called Conidae. These are also known as cone snails.

Quick facts for kids Conus anabathrum
Apertural and abapertural views of shell of Conus anabathrum Crosse, H., 1865
Conservation status
Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Mollusca
Class:	Gastropoda
Subclass:	Caenogastropoda
Order:	Neogastropoda
Superfamily:	Conoidea
Family:	Conidae
Genus:	Conus
Species:	C. anabathrum
Binomial name
Conus anabathrum Crosse, 1865
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Synonyms
Conus (Dauciconus) anabathrum Crosse, 1865 · accepted, alternate representation Conus anabathrum anabathrum Crosse, 1865 · accepted, alternate representation Conus aureolus G.B. Sowerby II, 1858 Conus floridanus Gabb, 1869 Conus floridanus burryae Clench, 1942 Conus floridanus tranthami Petuch, 1995 Conus floridensis G. B. Sowerby II, 1870 Dauciconus anabathrum (Crosse, 1865) Gradiconus anabathrum (Crosse, 1865) Gradiconus anabathrum anabathrum (Crosse, 1865)

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Like all cone snails, Conus anabathrum is a predatory animal. This means it hunts and eats other creatures. These snails are also venomous. They can deliver a "sting" if handled. Because of this, it's best to observe live cone snails without touching them.

Scientists have identified different forms or types of Conus anabathrum. These are called subspecies.

Where Conus anabathrum Lives

This snail species can be found in the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea. It also lives in the Gulf of Mexico.

What Conus anabathrum Looks Like

The shell of Conus anabathrum can grow up to 51 millimeters long. That's about 2 inches. The top part of the shell, called the spire, is raised and has steps, like a small staircase.

The main part of the shell, known as the body whorl, has grooves near its bottom. The shell's color is usually a pale yellowish-brown. It often has a white band around the middle. You might also see scattered white spots. Sometimes, there are faint circles of light brown spots.

Conus anabathrum Habitat

These snails live in the ocean. They have been found in very shallow water, right at the surface. They can also live much deeper, down to about 122 meters (about 400 feet).

Images for kids

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  Conus anabathrum antoni W. P. Cargile 2011

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  Conus anabathrum tranthami Petuch, E.J., 1995

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  Conus anabathrum tranthami Petuch, E.J., 1995

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  Conus anabathrum Crosse, H., 1865

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  Conus anabathrum Crosse, H., 1865