Conus cingulatus
NameConus cingulatus
Scientific NameConus cingulatus
Common NameBanded Cone, Girdled Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciescingulatus
Geographic DistributionWest Africa, ranging from Mauritania to Angola, including the Cape Verde Islands.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)40-80
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive conical shape, moderately elevated spire, smooth body whorl, and characteristic orange/peach coloration with irregular white markings and occasional faint spiral bands. The aperture is narrow and extends almost the full length of the shell.
Raritycommon
Author CitationLamarck, 1810
Description
Five small to medium-sized conical seashells, identified as Conus cingulatus, displayed on a red background. The shells exhibit a light orange to peach base color with irregular white markings and some faint spiral banding. Their shape is distinctly conical with a moderately elevated spire.
