Conasprella baileyi is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Conidae, the cone snails and their allies.[2]

Like all species within the genus Conasprella, 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 20 mm and 32 mm.

Distribution

This marine species occurs in the tropical Indo-West Pacific (the Philippines, Solomon Islands, New Caledonia, Loyalty Islands) and off Queensland, Australia.

References

  1. ^ Bouchet, P. (2013). "Conus baileyi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T192400A2088275. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T192400A2088275.en. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  2. ^ a b Bouchet, P. (2015). Conasprella baileyi. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=580167 on 2015-03-01


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