Conus solomonensis
NameConus solomonensis
Scientific NameConus solomonensis
Common NameSolomon Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciessolomonensis
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific, specifically known from the Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, and Vanuatu.
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)40
Identifying FeaturesConical shell with a moderately elevated spire; distinctive irregular dark brown blotches on a pale background; long, narrow aperture. The animal's siphon is visible extending from the anterior end of the shell.
Raritycommon
Author CitationCotton, 1934
Description
A medium-sized cone snail, *Conus solomonensis* is characterized by its conical shell and moderately elevated spire. The shell exhibits a pale, often cream or light beige, background adorned with distinctive irregular dark brown to reddish-brown blotches and streaks, which can sometimes form axial bands or spiral patterns. It is a carnivorous species, preying on other marine organisms using a venomous harpoon. The specimen in the image is shown on a sandy and rubbly seafloor, indicative of its typical habitat.
