Conus floridulus
NameConus floridulus
Scientific NameConus floridulus
Common NameFlower Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciesfloridulus
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and other parts of the Western Pacific.
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)20-40
Identifying FeaturesConical shell with a stepped spire; prominent nodulose sculpture on the shoulder and body whorl; distinctive white and orange-brown banded color pattern; narrow aperture with a purplish interior towards the base.
Raritycommon
Author CitationA. Adams & Reeve, 1848
Description
A small to medium-sized cone shell, characterized by its conical shape and moderately elevated, stepped spire. The shell surface is adorned with distinct nodulose (tuberculate) sculpture, particularly prominent on the shoulder and often extending in spiral rows down the body whorl. The color pattern consists of alternating bands of white and orange-brown, with the orange-brown bands frequently displaying darker reddish-brown axial streaks or blotches. The aperture is narrow, and its interior is typically white to pale purple, with a more pronounced purplish hue towards the anterior end.
