Conus pauperculus
NameConus pauperculus
Scientific NameConus pauperculus
Common NamePauper Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciespauperculus
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and other Western Pacific localities.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)30-50
Identifying FeaturesElongated conical shape, moderately elevated and slightly stepped spire, and characteristic spiral rows of small brown dots/dashes. The overall slender profile.
Raritycommon
Author CitationHwass in Bruguière, 1792
Description
Conus pauperculus, commonly known as the Pauper Cone, is a species of predatory sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Conidae. Its shell is characterized by an elongated conical shape with a moderately elevated, slightly stepped spire. The surface is typically pale cream to light tan, adorned with distinct spiral rows of small, reddish-brown dots or dashes. Faint, irregular axial streaks of a similar color may also be present, especially on the spire and shoulder. The aperture is narrow and white.
