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Apertural and abapertural views of shell of Conus gradatulus Weinkauff, H.C., 1875
Scientific classification
Synonyms
Conus (Sciteconus) gradatulus Weinkauff, 1875 · accepted, alternate representation Conus oltmansianus van Lennep, 1876 Conus papillaris A. Adams & Reeve, 1848 (invalid: junior homonym of Conus papillaris G.B. Sowerby I, 1833) Conus papillaris Reeve, 1849 (invalid: junior homonym of Conus papillaris G.B. Sowerby I, 1833) Conus patens G. B. Sowerby III, 1903 Conus turritus G. B. Sowerby II, 1870 (invalid: junior homonym of Conus turritus Lamarck, 1803; Conus oltmansianus is a replacement name) Sciteconus gradatulus (Weinkauff, 1875)

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

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

The size of the shell varies between 41 mm and 72 mm. The spire is elevated, gradate, with channeled whorls. The body whorl is roseate with three series of longitudinal maculations of chestnut-color, forming interrupted bands. The aperture is rosy.

Distribution

This marine species occurs off the Agulhas Bank, South Africa.

Gallery

Conus gradatulus patens Sowerby, G.B. III, 1903
Conus gradatulus patens Sowerby, G.B. III, 1903

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