bough cone
Namebough cone
Scientific NameConus textile Linnaeus, 1758
Common NameTextile cone, Cloth of gold cone, Bough cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciestextile
Geographic DistributionWidespread throughout the Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea, East Africa, Indian Ocean, and Pacific Ocean, extending from Japan to Australia and Hawaii.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)Ranges from 40 mm to 150 mm, with some exceptional specimens reaching up to 180 mm.
Identifying FeaturesThe most distinctive feature is its unique tent-like or textile-like reticulated pattern on a white background. Its broad conical shape and low spire are also characteristic. It is a venomous species.
Raritycommon
Author CitationLinnaeus, 1758
Description
A medium to large-sized, heavy cone shell characterized by its broad conical shape and a low, slightly concave spire. The shell surface is typically white or cream, adorned with intricate, reticulated patterns of reddish-brown or orange-brown, often described as tent-like or textile-like. The aperture is long and narrow, and the shell is known to be highly venomous.
