Conus maya 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 marine 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 28 mm and 46 mm.

Distribution

This species occurs in the Caribbean Sea off Yucatan, Mexico.

External links

  • . Gastropods.com.