Bartsch's Cone
NameBartsch's Cone
Scientific NameConus bartschii
Common NameBartsch's Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciesbartschii
Geographic DistributionEastern Pacific Ocean, ranging from the Gulf of California (Mexico) southwards along the coast of Central and South America to Peru.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)30-60
Identifying FeaturesConical shape, moderately elevated and distinctly nodulose (coronated) spire, and a characteristic pattern of irregular brown blotches combined with fine spiral dotted lines on a white background. The aperture is long and narrow.
Raritycommon
Author CitationDall, 1910
Description
A medium-sized, conical seashell with a moderately elevated, stepped, and distinctly nodulose (coronated) spire. The shell's ground color is white to creamy white, adorned with irregular, often axially elongated, reddish-brown to orange-brown blotches. These blotches frequently form two indistinct spiral bands. The entire body whorl is also marked with fine spiral lines of reddish-brown dots or dashes. The aperture is long, narrow, and straight, extending almost the full length of the shell, with a thin outer lip. The surface appears relatively smooth but may have fine spiral grooves, especially towards the base.
