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Mediterranean cone shell
Conus ventricosus Gmelin, 1791
AnimalsClearly visible spiral shell not covered by the mantle
Distribution map
Geographic areas (BioObs)
Western MediterraneanMediterranean - Alboran SeaEastern Mediterranean
Observation type
Scuba divingApnea / Snorkelling
Other common names
- Mittelmeer-KegelschneckeGerman (Germany)
- Bellaruga cònicaEuropean Spanish
- Cono mediterráneoEuropean Spanish
- Cône de MéditerranéeFrench (France)
- Cono mediterraneoItalian (Italy)
Other invalid scientific names
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Sources
- LE GRANCHÉ Philippe, DAMERVAL Marc in : DORIS, 20/01/2021 : Conus ventricosus Gmelin, 1791, https://doris.ffessm.fr/ref/specie/415
How to cite this BioObs sheet?
BioObs, 07/06/2023 : Conus ventricosus Gmelin, 1791, https://bioobs.fr/en/species-sheets/318
Modification history
- Created by Alain Mayoux on 06/06/2023
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