Conasprella boucheti is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Conidae, the cone snails and their allies.Bouchet, P. (2015). Conasprella boucheti (Richard, 1983). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=834367 on 2015-03-02
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 shell of Conasprella boucheti varies in size between 14 mm and 39 mm. The shell is characterized by its conical shape and intricate patterns. The coloration of the shell typically features a combination of light and dark hues, which provide camouflage against the seabed. The surface of the shell is adorned with fine spiral ridges and grooves, adding to its intricate appearance. The aperture is narrow, and the outer lip is thin and slightly flared. Distribution This marine species occurs off New Caledonia.
References
Richard, G., 1983. Two new species of Conus from New Caledonia: Conus boucheti sp. nov. and Conus kanakinus sp. nov. (Neogastropoda: Conidae). Journal of the Malacological Society of Australia 6(1–2): 53–58 Tucker J.K. & Tenorio M.J. (2009) Systematic classification of Recent and fossil conoidean gastropods. Hackenheim: Conchbooks. 296 pp. Puillandre N., Duda T.F., Meyer C., Olivera B.M. & Bouchet P. (2015). One, four or 100 genera? A new classification of the cone snails. Journal of Molluscan Studies. 81: 1–23
External links The Conus Biodiversity website
Holotype at MNHN, Paris