Conasprella hopwoodi
NameConasprella hopwoodi
Scientific NameConasprella hopwoodi
Common NameHopwood's Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConasprella
Specieshopwoodi
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific, including areas such as the Philippines, Solomon Islands, and Papua New Guinea.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)20
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive conical shape, pointed spire, and a characteristic pattern of dark brown spots and blotches on a lighter background. The aperture is long and narrow. The shoulder is typically rounded to subangulate.
Dietcarnivore
Rarityrare
Author Citation(Tomlin, 1936)
Description
A specimen of Conasprella hopwoodi, a species of predatory sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Conidae, the cone snails. The shell exhibits the characteristic conical shape and distinct color patterns of the species.
