Conus colmani
NameConus colmani
Scientific NameConus colmani
Common NameColman's Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciescolmani
Geographic DistributionNot specified in metadata or inferable from image.
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)Not inferable from image.
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive conical shape, smooth and glossy surface, moderately elevated and slightly stepped spire, and the characteristic pattern of irregular orange-brown axial flames on a pale background. The aperture is long and narrow.
Author CitationNot specified in metadata.
Description
A medium-sized, conical shell with a straight-sided body whorl and a moderately elevated, slightly stepped spire. The shell surface appears smooth and glossy. It features a creamy white to pale yellow background adorned with prominent, irregular, wavy, axial streaks or flames of orange-brown or yellowish-orange, sometimes forming zigzag patterns. The aperture is long and narrow, typical of cone snails.
