cancellate cone
Namecancellate cone
Scientific NameConasprella cancellata
Common Namecancellate cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConasprella
Speciescancellata
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas from East Africa to the Western Pacific.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)30-70
Identifying FeaturesHigh conical spire, strong cancellate sculpture (spiral cords crossed by axial growth lines) over the entire shell, distinct shoulder, long and narrow aperture, and a generally uniform white to cream coloration.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Hwass in Bruguière, 1792)
Description
A medium-sized, high-spired conical seashell with a prominent cancellate sculpture. The shell is predominantly white to cream, with a yellowish-brown apex. The body whorl is sculptured with strong spiral cords intersected by axial growth lines, creating a grid-like pattern. The aperture is long and narrow, typical of cone snails.
