Burnished Cone
NameBurnished Cone
Scientific NameConus glans
Common NameBurnished Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciesglans
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas from East Africa to the Western Pacific, and parts of Australia.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)20-50
Identifying FeaturesSmooth, glossy, uniformly colored (reddish-brown to orange-brown) conical shell with a low spire. The 'burnished' appearance is a key characteristic.
Raritycommon
Author CitationHwass in Bruguière, 1792
Description
A small to medium-sized, conical seashell with a smooth, glossy surface. The shell is uniformly colored in shades of reddish-brown to orange-brown, giving it a polished or 'burnished' appearance. It has a low spire and a relatively broad shoulder, tapering towards the base. The shell in the image is found among small pebbles and sand, suggesting a beach or shallow marine environment.
