Conus echinophilus 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 8 mm and 24 mm. and has brown and white mottled spots.

Distribution

This species occurs in the Atlantic Ocean off Senegal, Africa.

External links

  • . Gastropods.com.
  • Checklist of the Living Conidae, Paul Kersten: