Conus crotchii
NameConus crotchii
Scientific NameConus crotchii
Common NameCrotch's Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciescrotchii
Geographic DistributionEndemic to the Cape Verde Islands, Eastern Atlantic.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)20-40
Identifying FeaturesDistinguished by its conical shape, moderately high spire, and characteristic pattern of fine, wavy axial lines combined with irregular brown blotches or bands over a white background. The overall pattern is quite distinctive among Cape Verdean cone snails.
Rarityrare
Author CitationReeve, 1849
Description
A medium-sized, conical seashell with a moderately elevated spire. The shell exhibits a striking pattern of fine, wavy, reddish-brown to dark brown axial lines over a creamy white background. Irregular darker brown blotches or interrupted spiral bands are also present, particularly near the shoulder and mid-body. The aperture is narrow and elongated.
