Conasprella rutila

Conasprella rutila, common name the burnished cone, is a rare species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Conidae, the cone snails and their allies.
Like all species within the genus Conasprella, these cone snails are predatory and venomous. They are capable of stinging humans, therefore live animals should be handled carefully or not at all.

Description

The size of the shell varies between 7 mm and 15 mm. Pattern-wise, the C. rutila shell is distinct in its small size and spire shape.

Distribution

This marine species is endemic to Australia, and occurs off New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia. Generally, C. rutila lives among seagrass subtidally.