Conus paukstisi
NameConus paukstisi
Scientific NameConus paukstisi
Common NamePaukstis' Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciespaukstisi
Geographic DistributionCaribbean Sea, specifically known from off the coast of Honduras (e.g., Roatan Island).
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)20-30
Identifying FeaturesDistinguished by its relatively slender, high-spired shell, characteristic yellowish-brown coloration with axial markings, and its specific Caribbean distribution. The smooth or finely grooved body whorl is also a key feature.
Rarityrare
Author CitationPetuch, 2013
Description
A moderately slender, conical marine gastropod shell, typically yellowish-brown with darker markings. It is a predatory cone snail found in the Caribbean.
