Conasprella carnaval
NameConasprella carnaval
Scientific NameConasprella carnaval
Common NameCarnaval Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConasprella
Speciescarnaval
Geographic DistributionEastern Atlantic, specifically off the Cape Verde Islands.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)15-25
Identifying FeaturesSmall, broad-shouldered conical shell; moderately elevated spire with a greenish apex; whitish base color with irregular brown/reddish-brown markings; smooth body whorl.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Fernandes & Rolán, 1991)
Description
A small to medium-sized marine gastropod, *Conasprella carnaval* is characterized by its broad-shouldered, conical shell and moderately elevated spire. The shell surface is generally smooth, sometimes with very fine spiral grooves. Its coloration typically features a whitish background mottled with irregular brown or reddish-brown blotches and axial streaks. The apex of the spire often presents a greenish tint, possibly due to algal growth or remnants of the periostracum. As a member of the Conidae family, it is a predatory snail.
