Conasprella mcgintyi
NameConasprella mcgintyi
Scientific NameConasprella mcgintyi
Common NameMcGinty's Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConasprella
Speciesmcgintyi
Geographic DistributionWestern Atlantic Ocean, including off the coast of Florida (USA), the Bahamas, Cuba, and other parts of the Caribbean Sea.
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)20-50
Identifying FeaturesSlender, high-spired shell with a distinctly stepped spire; angulate shoulder; characteristic axial blotches and streaks of orange-brown on a lighter ground color; relatively smooth body whorl with fine spiral striae, particularly towards the base. The aperture is narrow.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Pilsbry, 1955)
Description
A slender, high-spired marine gastropod shell, characterized by its elongated conical shape and distinctive color pattern of irregular orange-brown blotches on a pale background. It belongs to the family of cone snails, known for their predatory nature.
