Clover's Cone
NameClover's Cone
Scientific NameConus cloveri
Common NameClover's Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciescloveri
Geographic DistributionWestern Atlantic Ocean, including off the coast of Florida, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean Sea.
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)20-40
Identifying FeaturesSmooth, glossy, uniformly white shell; conical shape with a moderately elevated, slightly stepped spire; long, narrow aperture; slightly angulate shoulder.
Raritycommon
Author CitationWalls, 1978
Description
A medium-sized, conical marine gastropod shell, characterized by its smooth, glossy, and uniformly white to pale cream surface. It possesses a moderately elevated, slightly stepped spire and a long, narrow aperture. The body whorl tapers gently towards the anterior end. The specimen in the image is pure white and appears to have an operculum and some detritus within its aperture.
