Conus judaeus
NameConus judaeus
Scientific NameConus judaeus
Common NameHebrew Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciesjudaeus
Geographic DistributionWidespread throughout the Indo-Pacific region, ranging from East Africa to Hawaii, including the Red Sea, Indian Ocean, and Pacific Ocean.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)20-70
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive pattern of dark, squarish blotches on a light background, a low spire, broad conical shape, and a purplish aperture interior. *Conus judaeus* is a synonym for *Conus ebraeus* Linnaeus, 1758.
Raritycommon
Author CitationLinnaeus, 1758
Description
The shells depicted are consistent with *Conus ebraeus*, commonly known as the Hebrew Cone. *Conus judaeus* is considered a junior synonym of *Conus ebraeus* Linnaeus, 1758. This species is characterized by its distinctive pattern of dark, squarish blotches on a light background. Like all cone snails, it is venomous.
