Conasprella centurio facts for kids
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Conasprella centurio is a type of sea snail. It's a marine gastropod, which means it's a kind of mollusk that moves on its belly, like a slug. This snail belongs to the Conidae family, also known as the cone snails.
Just like other snails in the Conasprella group, these cone snails are predatory. This means they hunt and eat other small sea creatures. They are also venomous, which means they can sting. Because of their sting, it's very important to be careful around them. It's best not to touch live cone snails at all.
Where It Lives
This snail is found in the western part of the Atlantic Ocean. Its main home, or "locus typicus," was first noted in Puerto Plata, Santo Domingo, which is in the Dominican Republic.
You can find Conasprella centurio along the coast of Guyana and the northern parts of South America. They also live near Monos Island in Trinidad. Other places include Saint Vincent and Barbados in the Lesser Antilles.
What It Looks Like
The shell of the Conasprella centurio can grow up to 85.5 millimeters long. That's about 3.3 inches!
Where It Lives in the Ocean
These snails live in the ocean at different depths. The shallowest they have been found is 2 meters (about 6.5 feet) deep. They can also live much deeper, down to 175 meters (about 574 feet) below the surface.
