Coffee Cone
NameCoffee Cone
Scientific NameConus coffeae
Common NameCoffee Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciescoffeae
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and parts of the Western Pacific.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)30
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive coffee-brown color with irregular white blotches, conical shape, moderately elevated spire, and a narrow aperture. The overall pattern resembles spilled coffee with cream, hence the common name.
Raritycommon
Author CitationConus coffeae Gmelin, 1791
Description
The image displays two views of a medium-sized, conical seashell. The shell is predominantly dark reddish-brown with irregular white blotches, particularly prominent on the body whorl. The spire is moderately elevated and features a distinct pattern of brown and white. The surface appears smooth but with fine growth lines and some spiral striations, especially towards the base. The aperture is long and narrow, with a purplish-white interior.
