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Conus annegretae

Conus annegretae

NameConus annegretae
Scientific NameConus annegretae
Common NameAnnegret's Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciesannegretae
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific, particularly reported from the Philippines.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)20
Identifying FeaturesIts distinguishing features include its conical shape, smooth surface, low spire, and the characteristic pale yellowish-white background color with irregular orange-brown blotches. The overall appearance is somewhat robust for its size.
Raritycommon
Author CitationPuillandre et al., 2015

Description

Conus annegretae is a species of predatory sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Conidae, the cone snails. The shell is characterized by its conical shape, relatively low spire, and smooth surface. It exhibits a pale yellowish-white base color adorned with irregular, blotchy patterns of orange-brown.

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