Carrot Cone
NameCarrot Cone
Scientific NameConus fulgetrum
Common NameCarrot Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciesfulgetrum
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, specifically found in the Western Pacific, including areas such as the Philippines, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)Ranges from approximately 30 mm to 60 mm in length.
Identifying FeaturesIts most distinguishing features are the vibrant carrot-orange coloration, the low stepped spire, the smooth body whorl, and the characteristic lighter central band often decorated with reddish-brown spots. The overall shape is a classic cone.
Raritycommon
Author CitationSowerby I, 1834
Description
A medium-sized, heavy cone shell characterized by its vibrant orange coloration. The shell has a low, stepped spire and a smooth, conical body whorl that tapers towards the base. A distinctive lighter, often whitish or yellowish, spiral band is present around the mid-body, frequently adorned with irregular reddish-brown spots or blotches. The aperture is narrow, and the interior is typically pale purple or whitish.
