Conus berdulinus
NameConus berdulinus
Scientific NameConus berdulinus
Common NameBerdu's Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciesberdulinus
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas around the Philippines, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)30-70 mm
Identifying FeaturesSlender conical shape, smooth and glossy surface, low spire, and a distinctive orange-pink coloration with a single broad white central band. The aperture is long and narrow.
Raritycommon
Author CitationVeillard, 1972
Description
A medium-sized, slender cone shell with a smooth, glossy surface. The shell exhibits a distinct conical shape, tapering towards the anterior end, and features a low spire. The aperture is long and narrow. The coloration is predominantly a vibrant orange-pink or salmon-pink, interrupted by a prominent white or pale band encircling the mid-body. The apex and anterior tip also tend to be lighter in color.
