Conus lynceus
NameConus lynceus
Scientific NameConus lynceus
Common NameLynx Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Specieslynceus
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and parts of the Indian Ocean.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)65
Identifying FeaturesModerately tall, pointed spire; smooth, conical body whorl; distinctive reddish-brown reticulated pattern on a white background; long, narrow aperture. The pattern often resembles a 'net' or 'grid'.
Raritycommon
Author CitationSowerby I, 1833
Description
A medium-sized to large cone shell, characterized by its conical shape with a moderately elevated, pointed spire and a smooth, elongated body whorl. The shell's surface is adorned with a distinctive reticulated pattern of reddish-brown to orange-brown markings on a white or creamy white background. The aperture is long and narrow, typical of the genus Conus.
