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Conus mcbridei

Conus mcbridei

NameConus mcbridei
Scientific NameConus mcbridei
Common NameCone Snail
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciesmcbridei
Geographic DistributionUnknown from provided data.
Average Size (mm)Unknown from provided data.
Identifying FeaturesVery low, almost flat spire; elongated obconic shape; smooth, glossy white upper body; and a distinct dark brown, punctate-ridged anterior band. The aperture is long and narrow.
Author CitationUnknown from provided data.

Description

A small to medium-sized cone shell, characterized by its elongated, somewhat obconic to pyriform shape, very low spire, and smooth, glossy surface. The shell is predominantly white or pale cream, with a distinctive dark brown to purplish-brown band towards the anterior end, which exhibits fine spiral ridges and punctate markings.

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