Conus diminutus
NameConus diminutus
Scientific NameConus diminutus
Common NameDiminutive Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciesdiminutus
Geographic DistributionCape Verde
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)11
Identifying FeaturesIts small size (11 mm), conical shape, moderately elevated spire, and characteristic irregular reddish-brown blotches on a pale background are key identifying features. The dark brown aperture interior is also distinctive.
Author CitationTrovco, H.&E.M. Rolan, 1986
Description
A small, conical seashell with a moderately elevated spire. The shell exhibits a pale, whitish background adorned with irregular reddish-brown to dark brown blotches and axial streaks. The aperture is long and narrow, with a dark brown interior.
