Conus michelcharlesi
NameConus michelcharlesi
Scientific NameConus michelcharlesi
Common NameMichelcharles' Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciesmichelcharlesi
Geographic DistributionWestern Pacific Ocean, primarily around New Caledonia.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)30-60
Identifying FeaturesThe most prominent identifying feature is its unique reticulated pattern of dark brown on a white background, combined with its elongated conical shape and moderately elevated spire.
Raritycommon
Author CitationMoolenbeek, Röckel & Bouchet, 1993
Description
An elongated, slender conical shell with a moderately elevated spire. The shell exhibits a striking pattern of irregular, dark reddish-brown to chocolate-brown blotches and lines forming a reticulated or net-like pattern on a white background. The aperture is long and narrow, and the interior is white. The apex is also marked with brown.
