Conasprella mahogani
NameConasprella mahogani
Scientific NameConasprella mahogani
Common NameMahogany Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConasprella
Speciesmahogani
Geographic DistributionWestern Atlantic, including Florida, Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean Sea (e.g., West Indies).
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)30-45
Identifying FeaturesConical shell shape; moderately elevated, slightly stepped spire; prominent mahogany-brown axial flammules on a pale background, frequently arranged in spiral bands; smooth to finely granular surface; narrow, white aperture.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Reeve, 1843)
Description
A medium-sized, conical marine gastropod shell with a moderately elevated spire. The shell surface is typically smooth but can show fine spiral grooves or granules. It is characterized by its distinctive color pattern of dark reddish-brown axial flammules or blotches on a lighter, creamy background, often forming spiral bands. The aperture is narrow and white.
