Cabrit's Cone
NameCabrit's Cone
Scientific NameConasprella cabriti
Common NameCabrit's Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConasprella
Speciescabriti
Geographic DistributionWestern Atlantic Ocean, including Florida, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, and extending south to Brazil.
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)30
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive conical shape, moderately high spire, and the bold, irregular pattern of dark brown blotches on a white background. The body whorl is generally smooth but may have fine spiral striae or grooves near the base, as visible in the image.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Bernardi, 1858)
Description
A medium-sized, conical marine gastropod shell, characterized by its striking pattern of irregular dark reddish-brown blotches on a white background. It possesses a moderately elevated spire and a smooth body whorl with fine spiral grooves towards the base.
