Conus antoniomonteiroi
NameConus antoniomonteiroi
Scientific NameConus antoniomonteiroi
Common NameMonteiro's Cone Snail
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciesantoniomonteiroi
Geographic DistributionCape Verde
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)18.9
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive conical shape, dark brown background with irregular white/pale blue markings, moderately elevated spire, and dark reddish-brown aperture. The specific pattern of white blotches is characteristic.
Rarityrare
Author CitationRolán, E.M., 1990
Description
A marine gastropod mollusk, commonly known as a cone snail, characterized by its distinctive conical shell. This specimen exhibits a dark brown base color with irregular white to light blue blotches and bands, and a dark reddish-brown aperture.
