California Cone
NameCalifornia Cone
Scientific NameConus californicus
Common NameCalifornia Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciescalifornicus
Geographic DistributionEastern Pacific Ocean, ranging from Monterey Bay, California, south to Baja California, Mexico.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)Typically ranges from 25 to 50 mm in length, though some individuals can reach up to 60 mm.
Identifying FeaturesKey features include its characteristic conical shell shape with a low, stepped spire. The shell color is variable but generally brownish. When alive, the mottled white and black pattern on the foot and mantle of the animal is a strong identifying characteristic.
Raritycommon
Author CitationHinds, 1844
Description
A living specimen of the California Cone snail, *Conus californicus*, observed in its natural marine habitat, likely on or near red algae. The shell is distinctly conical with a moderately low, stepped spire, and the animal's mottled foot and siphon are visible.
