Conus edaphus
NameConus edaphus
Scientific NameConus edaphus
Common NameEdaphus Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciesedaphus
Geographic DistributionWestern Atlantic Ocean, including the Gulf of Mexico, off Florida, and the Caribbean Sea.
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)30-50
Identifying FeaturesThe most striking identifying feature is the highly regular, checkered pattern of reddish-brown squares on a white background. Other features include its conical shape, moderately low spire, and deep-water habitat.
Dietcarnivore
Raritycommon
Author CitationDall, 1896
Description
A deep-water cone snail, Conus edaphus is characterized by its distinctive checkered pattern of reddish-brown to orange-brown rectangular blotches on a white background. The shell is conical with a moderately low spire and a narrow aperture.
