Conus striatellus
NameConus striatellus
Scientific NameConus striatellus
Common NameStriate Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciesstriatellus
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including East Africa, the Red Sea, Indian Ocean, and Western Pacific.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)30-70
Identifying FeaturesConical shape, relatively low spire, smooth surface with fine spiral striae, and a characteristic blotchy color pattern of white/cream and orange/brown. The aperture is narrow.
Raritycommon
Author CitationLink, 1807
Description
A medium-sized cone shell, characterized by its conical shape, moderately low spire, and smooth surface adorned with fine spiral striae. The shell exhibits a distinctive pattern of irregular blotches of creamy white and various shades of brown or orange-brown.
