Beech Cone
NameBeech Cone
Scientific NameConus betulinus
Common NameBeech Cone, Betuline Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciesbetulinus
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including East Africa, the Red Sea, Indian Ocean, and Western Pacific.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)50-150 mm (commonly 80-100 mm)
Identifying FeaturesLarge, heavy, broadly conical shell; low, flat spire; distinctive pattern of dark brown, square-ish spots on a light background; smooth body whorl; long, narrow aperture.
Raritycommon
Author CitationLinnaeus, 1758
Description
A large, heavy, broadly conical seashell with a low, flat spire. Its surface is smooth and tapers evenly towards the base. The shell is characterized by a creamy white to pale yellow background adorned with distinct, somewhat rectangular dark brown spots arranged in spiral rows. The aperture is long and narrow.
