Conasprella bajanensis
NameConasprella bajanensis
Scientific NameConasprella bajanensis
Common NameBarbados Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConasprella
Speciesbajanensis
Geographic DistributionWestern Atlantic, primarily off Barbados and other Lesser Antilles islands.
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)40
Identifying FeaturesProminent, evenly spaced spiral ribs covering the entire shell; tall, acute, stepped spire; long, narrow aperture; uniform pale coloration.
Raritycommon
Author CitationPetuch, 1979
Description
A medium-sized, elongated, conical marine gastropod shell belonging to the family Conidae. It is characterized by its tall, acute spire and prominent, evenly spaced spiral ribs covering the entire shell surface. The shell is typically a uniform light cream to pale yellowish-white. It inhabits deep-water sandy or muddy bottoms in the Western Atlantic, particularly off Barbados.
