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Need ID (Conus gubernator?) - giovanni arusha - 03-17-2008
Hi, can anybody ID this shell?
Is this a Conus gubernator?
<a href="http://www.badongo.com/pic/3167564" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.badongo.com/t/250/3167564.jpg" alt="http://www.badongo.com/t/250/3167564.jpg" style="border:0" /></a>
I got it in Zanzibar (Tanzania): it is about 8 cm in size.
Please need Latin and English names.
Many thanks in advance,
Giovanni
Need ID (Conus gubernator?) - dave r - 03-18-2008
Conus striatus, the striated Cone. Did you collect it live? These are deadly cones, be careful in future collecting.
Need ID (Conus gubernator?) - giovanni arusha - 03-18-2008
Hi Dave, many thanks for your ID.
No, I never collect alive specimens. This one - like many others I now have - were brought to me by some kids on the beach...
I have been living in Zanzibar for almost 5 years.
Ciao, cordially and many thanks again.
Giovanni