Conus bonfigliolii
NameConus bonfigliolii
Scientific NameConus bonfigliolii
Common NameBonfiglioli's Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciesbonfigliolii
Geographic DistributionWestern Pacific Ocean, primarily around the Philippines (e.g., Luzon, Balut Island).
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)25-50
Identifying FeaturesModerately elevated, stepped spire; smooth, conical body whorl; distinctive blotchy orange-brown pattern on a light background.
Raritycommon
Author CitationBoivie, 1987
Description
A medium-sized, conical seashell with a moderately elevated, stepped spire. The body whorl is smooth and tapers towards the anterior end, featuring a long, narrow aperture. The shell's surface is characterized by a creamy white to pale yellowish background adorned with irregular, blotchy, orange-brown to reddish-brown axial markings, which sometimes coalesce into indistinct spiral bands.
