Anemone Cone
NameAnemone Cone
Scientific NameConus anemone
Common NameAnemone Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciesanemone
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific, particularly prevalent in Australian waters, including Queensland, New South Wales, Western Australia, South Australia, and Tasmania.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)Typically ranges from 30 mm to 70 mm in length, with some specimens reaching up to 90 mm.
Identifying FeaturesIts characteristic conical shape, low spire, and variable but distinct color patterns are key. The presence of a thick periostracum is also common. As a cone snail, it is venomous, possessing a specialized radular tooth for hunting.
Raritycommon
Author CitationLamarck, 1810
Description
A predatory marine gastropod mollusc, commonly known as the Anemone Cone. It possesses a distinctive conical shell with a low spire and a broad body whorl, typically found partially buried in sandy or muddy substrates. Its shell coloration is variable, often displaying yellowish-brown to olive-green hues with irregular darker blotches. Like all cone snails, it is venomous.
