Conus bizona
NameConus bizona
Scientific NameConus bizona
Common NameNone known (often considered a form of Hebrew Cone)
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciesbizona
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific (as a form of the widespread Conus ebraeus, found in tropical and subtropical waters)
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)30-60
Identifying FeaturesKey identifying features include the distinctive pattern of dark, squarish dots arranged in spiral rows on a white background, creating a grid-like or checkerboard appearance. The moderately elevated, coronated spire is also characteristic. The presence of two subtle darker spiral bands on the body whorl, though sometimes indistinct, is also a feature suggested by its name.
Raritycommon
Author CitationCoomans, Moolenbeek & Wils, 1982
Description
A medium-sized cone shell, characterized by its conical shape and distinctive pattern. The shell exhibits a moderately elevated, stepped spire with coronations (nodules) on the shoulder of the whorls. The body whorl is broad at the shoulder and tapers smoothly towards the siphonal canal. The shell's surface is generally smooth, adorned with a striking pattern of numerous small, dark brown to reddish-brown dots arranged in spiral rows, often forming a reticulated or checkered appearance on a white or cream background. The name 'bizona' refers to the presence of two somewhat indistinct darker spiral bands on the body whorl, formed by a denser concentration of these dots.
