Conus amplus
NameConus amplus
Scientific NameConus amplus
Common NameAmple Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciesamplus
Geographic DistributionWestern Atlantic Ocean, including the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, and off the coast of Brazil.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)50-100
Identifying FeaturesElongated conical shell with a moderately high spire. Distinctive reticulated pattern of squarish brown blotches on a white background. Smooth body whorl and long, narrow aperture.
Raritycommon
Author CitationBorn, 1780
Description
A medium to large-sized marine gastropod shell, characterized by its elongated conical shape and distinctive color pattern. The shell is smooth, with a moderately elevated, pointed spire and a long, narrow aperture. Its surface is adorned with a striking reticulated pattern of brown blotches on a white background.
