Conasprella arawak
NameConasprella arawak
Scientific NameConasprella arawak
Common NameArawak Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConasprella
Speciesarawak
Geographic DistributionCaribbean Sea, particularly around the Lesser Antilles (e.g., Martinique, Guadeloupe, Barbados, St. Lucia, Grenada).
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)Approximately 30-60 mm
Identifying FeaturesHigh, stepped spire; elongated conical form; creamy white base color with distinctive irregular orange-brown blotches and dotted spiral patterns; narrow, long aperture.
Raritycommon
Author CitationPetuch & Berschauer, 2018
Description
An elongated, moderately slender cone shell with a high, stepped spire. The shell is predominantly creamy white, adorned with irregular light orange-brown blotches and fine, dotted spiral lines. The aperture is narrow and extends along the length of the body whorl.
