Conus baeri
NameConus baeri
Scientific NameConus baeri
Common NameBaer's Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciesbaeri
Geographic DistributionNot specified in metadata or inferable from image.
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)Not inferable from image.
Identifying FeaturesKey identifying features include its conical shape, moderately low and slightly stepped spire, smooth body whorl (except for fine spiral grooves near the anterior end), long and narrow aperture, and the distinctive mottled orange-brown patterns on a light background.
Author CitationNot specified in metadata.
Description
A specimen of Conus baeri, a species of predatory sea snail. The shell is conical in shape with a moderately low spire and a long, narrow aperture. It features a creamy white to pale yellow base color adorned with irregular, mottled, and somewhat flammulated patterns of orange-brown or reddish-orange.
