Conus asiaticus
NameConus asiaticus
Scientific NameConus asiaticus
Common NameAsiatic Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciesasiaticus
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including the Philippines, Indonesia, and parts of the Western Pacific.
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)30-50
Identifying FeaturesModerately high, pointed spire; distinct spiral sculpture of fine, often granulose or nodulose ridges over the entire body whorl; elongated conical shape; and a characteristic pattern of yellowish-brown blotches on a lighter background. The aperture is narrow and uniformly white.
Raritycommon
Author Citationda Motta, 1985
Description
A medium-sized, conical shell with a moderately elevated, pointed spire. The body whorl is sculptured with numerous fine, often granulose or nodulose, spiral ridges. The aperture is narrow and white. The shell exhibits a characteristic color pattern of off-white to cream with irregular yellowish-brown to orange-brown axial blotches and spiral bands.
