Conus malabaricus
NameConus malabaricus
Scientific NameConus malabaricus
Common NameMalabar Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciesmalabaricus
Geographic DistributionIndian Ocean, primarily off the coast of India (Malabar Coast) and Sri Lanka.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)40-70
Identifying FeaturesDistinctly conical shape, low spire, long and narrow aperture, and often covered by a prominent, fibrous, dull-colored periostracum. The specific pale coloration beneath the periostracum is also characteristic.
Raritycommon
Author CitationHwass in Bruguière, 1792
Description
A medium-sized, conical marine gastropod shell, partially covered by a thick, fibrous periostracum. The visible shell beneath the periostracum is a pale yellowish-brown to pinkish-white, with some lighter axial streaks. The shell exhibits a low spire and a long, narrow aperture. The periostracum itself is a dull greenish-brown and appears to be peeling in sections.
