Conasprella dictator
NameConasprella dictator
Scientific NameConasprella dictator
Common NameDictator Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConasprella
Speciesdictator
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and other parts of the Western Pacific.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)30
Identifying FeaturesIts relatively small size, elongated conical form, moderately elevated spire, and characteristic orange-brown banding on a pale background are key identifying features. The shoulder is typically rounded to subangulate.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Melvill, 1898)
Description
A small to medium-sized, elongated conical seashell held in a human hand. The shell exhibits a creamy white or pale yellow base color adorned with prominent, irregular, and somewhat broken spiral bands of orange to reddish-brown. The spire is moderately elevated, and the overall shape is typical of a cone snail.
