Burnt Cone
NameBurnt Cone
Scientific NameConus fulmen
Common NameBurnt Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciesfulmen
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, primarily found from Japan south to the Philippines and other parts of the Western Pacific.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)40-80
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive stepped and coronated spire; prominent flame-like or zig-zag reddish-brown patterns on a white background; conical shape; smooth body whorl with fine spiral dotted lines.
Raritycommon
Author CitationReeve, 1843
Description
The Burnt Cone is a medium-sized, heavy cone shell characterized by its conical shape and a distinctly stepped (scalariform) and coronated spire. The body whorl is generally smooth, tapering towards the anterior end. Its striking coloration features irregular, flame-like or zig-zag patterns of reddish-brown to burnt orange on a white or cream background. Fine spiral lines of brown dots are often visible, particularly on the lower part of the body whorl.
