Tom, Flavio,

Conus guanche appears to be a valid species. (The current record is 39.1
mm.) The reference can be found in the publication Apex, Vol. 8, p.37.

Kim Hutsell
San Diego


Thomas E. Eichhorst wrote:
>
> Flavio,
>
> I also recently got a cone with the name C. guanche and no author.  It
> looks a lot like a form of C. ventricosus (syn. C. mediterraneus).  But
> on the other hand, the Canary Islands certainly have their share of
> unique shells.  So who knows, I'll wait for the book version -- maybe
> someday RKK will come to terms and do the next volume...nah.
>
> Tom Eichhorst in New Mexico, USA
>
> Flavio Favero wrote:
> >
> > Dear friend,
> >
> > I have an answer in particular for conus fans....
> > I have bought some time ago from a friend a Conus  labeled "Conus guanche"
> > from
> > Cabo Verde Is. the size is  H.33 W.19.
> > I haven't found nothing in my books about it and surfing on Internet.
> > There is anyone that can help me? Is a synonim or a form of Conus
> > mediterraneus?
> > It's very similar.
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > PS:
> > Thanks to all have replied about my answer to the Rostellariinae.
> >
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