Conus devorsinei
NameConus devorsinei
Scientific NameConus devorsinei
Common NameNone widely recognized (Devorsine's Cone Snail)
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciesdevorsinei
Geographic DistributionWestern Atlantic Ocean, specifically off the coast of Brazil (e.g., Bahia, Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro).
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)20-40
Identifying FeaturesConical shell shape with a moderately low spire. Distinctive color pattern of white with two broad, interrupted bands of orange-brown blotches and axial streaks. A characteristic purplish-pink coloration is present at the base and within the aperture. Fine spiral grooves are visible on the lower half of the body whorl.
Raritycommon
Author CitationPetuch, 1998
Description
A medium-sized, conical marine gastropod shell, characterized by its distinctive color pattern of orange-brown blotches and axial streaks on a white background, often forming interrupted bands. The spire is moderately low, and the body whorl tapers towards a purplish-pink base. The aperture is long and narrow.
