calf cone
Namecalf cone
Scientific NameConus vitulinus
Common NameCalf cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciesvitulinus
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including East Africa, the Red Sea, Indian Ocean, and Western Pacific, ranging from Japan to Australia.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)40-80
Identifying FeaturesIts robust, conical shape with a low spire and broad shoulder, combined with the characteristic wavy, axial dark brown patterns on a light background, are key identifying features. The aperture is long and narrow.
Raritycommon
Author CitationHwass in Bruguière, 1792
Description
A medium-sized, heavy cone shell characterized by its conical shape, low spire, and broad, angled shoulder. The shell surface is smooth to slightly sculptured, and it possesses a distinctive color pattern.
