Conus longilineus facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Conus longilineus
Two views of a shell of Conus longilineus
Conservation status
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Synonyms
Africonus cagarralensis Cossignani, 2014 Africonus longilineus (Röckel, Rolán & Monteiro, 1980) Africonus melissae (Tenorio, Afonso & Rolán, 2008) Africonus minimus Cossignani & Fiadeiro, 2015 Africonus nelsonandradoi Cossignani & Fiadeiro, 2015 Conus (Lautoconus) cagarralensis (Cossignani, 2014) Conus (Lautoconus) longilineus Röckel, Rolán & Monteiro, 1980 Conus (Lautoconus) melissae Tenorio, Afonso & Rolán, 2008 Conus (Lautoconus) nelsonandradoi (Cossignani & Fiadeiro, 2015) Conus cagarralensis (Cossignani, 2014) Conus grahami longilineus Röckel, Rolán & Monteiro, 1980 (basionym) Conus melissae Tenorio, Afonso & Rolán, 2008

Conus longilineus is a type of sea snail. It is a small mollusk that lives in the ocean. These snails belong to a group called Conidae, also known as cone snails.

Like all cone snails, Conus longilineus is a predatory animal. This means it hunts other small creatures for food. Cone snails are also venomous. They can sting humans, so it is important to be very careful if you ever see one. It is best not to touch them at all.

What Does It Look Like?

The shell of Conus longilineus can grow up to 20 millimeters long. That is about the size of a small button!

Two views of a shell of Conus longilineus

Where Does It Live?

This sea snail lives in the Atlantic Ocean. You can find it near the Cape Verdes, which are islands off the coast of West Africa. Specifically, it lives in the southern part of the island of Sal.

Here are some places where it has been found:

• Parda
• Sal Island
• Santa Maria
• Serra Negra