Conus carnalis 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 34 mm and 63 mm. The shell features a smooth and glossy texture, typically displaying a pattern of spiral ridges interspersed with axial lines. The base of the shell is usually white or light beige, adorned with irregular dark brown or reddish-brown markings. These markings may appear as spots or streaks, creating a contrast against the lighter shell background. The aperture, or opening, of the shell is elongated and narrow, with the interior surface often exhibiting a shiny white appearance.
Distribution This species occurs in the Atlantic Ocean off Angola.
References
Sowerby, G. B., III. 1879. Descriptions of ten new species of shells. Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London 1878:795–798, pl. 48 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 Cone Shells – Knights of the Sea
Specimen at MNHN, Paris