Conasprella ione
NameConasprella ione
Scientific NameConasprella ione
Common NameIone Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConasprella
Speciesione
Geographic DistributionNot specified in metadata or image. Generally, Conasprella species are found in tropical and subtropical marine waters.
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)Not determinable from image without a scale. Conasprella species typically range from 20 to 70 mm in length.
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive conical shape with a stepped spire. The primary identifying features are the creamy white background color with numerous reddish-brown dots and irregular blotches, often forming two spiral bands on the body whorl. The long, narrow aperture is also characteristic.
Author CitationNot specified in metadata.
Description
A specimen of Conasprella ione, a species of cone snail. The shell is conical with a moderately elevated, stepped spire and a long, narrow aperture. Its surface is adorned with distinctive color patterns.
