Conus sinaiensis
NameConus sinaiensis
Scientific NameConus sinaiensis Fuchs, 1877
Common NameSinai Cone (Fossil)
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciessinaiensis
Geographic DistributionKnown from fossil records in the Miocene deposits of the Sinai Peninsula, Egypt.
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)Likely in the range of 30-60 mm in length, based on typical fossil Conus species from the region.
Identifying FeaturesRobust, sub-conical shell with a broad shoulder and low spire. The specimen's heavily eroded and worn state is a key feature in the image, consistent with its fossil nature. The long, narrow aperture is characteristic of the genus Conus.
Author CitationFuchs, 1877
Description
A fossil seashell of the genus Conus, characterized by its robust, sub-conical shape with a broad shoulder and a low spire. The specimen in the image appears heavily eroded, showing an off-white to light yellowish-brown coloration with no discernible original patterns. It represents an extinct species from the Miocene epoch.
