Conus curassaviensis
NameConus curassaviensis
Scientific NameConus curassaviensis
Common NameCuracao Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciescurassaviensis
Geographic DistributionWestern Atlantic, primarily the Caribbean Sea, including localities such as Curaçao, Bonaire, Aruba, and parts of the Venezuelan coast.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)20-40
Identifying FeaturesThe combination of irregular white blotches on a reddish-brown background, the presence of numerous small white dots/pustules, and its typical conical shape with a moderately elevated, stepped spire are key identifying features. The overall pattern is quite variable but consistently features the contrasting white and brown/orange with fine white speckling.
Raritycommon
Author CitationGmelin, 1791
Description
A medium-sized cone shell with a distinctive pattern of irregular white blotches and small white dots on a reddish-brown to orange-brown background. The shell is conical with a moderately elevated, stepped spire and a long, narrow aperture.
