Characteristic Cone
NameCharacteristic Cone
Scientific NameConus caracteristicus
Common NameCharacteristic Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciescaracteristicus
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas from the Philippines to Indonesia, and parts of the Indian Ocean.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)40-60
Identifying FeaturesIts most distinguishing features are its characteristic conical shape with a low spire, and the irregular, blotchy reddish-brown patterns on a white background. The shoulder is typically broad and slightly angled.
Raritycommon
Author CitationFischer von Waldheim, 1807
Description
A medium-sized, conical seashell with a low spire and a broad shoulder. The shell surface is generally smooth, sometimes exhibiting faint spiral grooves near the base. Its distinctive coloration consists of irregular, often blotchy or zigzagging, reddish-brown to orange-brown patterns overlaid on a white or cream background.
