Conus barbara
NameConus barbara
Scientific NameConus barbara
Common NameBarbara's Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciesbarbara
Geographic DistributionIndian Ocean, specifically off the coasts of Madagascar and Réunion.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)30
Identifying FeaturesClassic conical shape, moderately elevated spire, and a unique color pattern of pale background with mottled greenish-brown blotches and fine, dashed spiral lines. The shell surface may appear somewhat granular due to the pattern.
Raritycommon
Author CitationG. B. Sowerby II, 1839
Description
A medium-sized cone snail shell, characterized by its classic conical shape, moderately elevated spire, and distinctive color pattern. The shell exhibits a pale, often bluish-grey or whitish background adorned with irregular, squarish blotches of olive-green to dark brown, arranged in a somewhat tessellated or mottled fashion. Fine, dark, dashed spiral lines traverse the entire shell surface, creating a finely reticulated appearance. The aperture is long, narrow, and has a smooth, pale interior.
