Bubble Cone
NameBubble Cone
Scientific NameConus bullatus
Common NameBubble Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciesbullatus
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas from East Africa to Polynesia, and from Japan to Australia.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)30-70
Identifying FeaturesInflated, 'bubbly' body whorl; moderately elevated, stepped spire; reddish-brown base color with irregular white markings; narrow, straight aperture; relatively lightweight shell.
Raritycommon
Author CitationLinnaeus, 1758
Description
The Bubble Cone is a medium-sized, predatory marine gastropod, characterized by its distinctive shell. The shell is relatively lightweight, with an ovate-conical shape and a somewhat inflated body whorl, giving it a 'bubbly' appearance. The spire is moderately elevated and often stepped. The aperture is long and narrow, extending almost the full length of the shell.
