Conus sugimotonis
NameConus sugimotonis
Scientific NameConus sugimotonis
Common NameSugimoto's Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciessugimotonis
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including waters off Japan, Taiwan, and Australia (specifically Queensland, as indicated by the label 'Lady Musgrave Is. Q'ld. Aust').
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)110
Identifying FeaturesIts large size, heavy conical shell, low spire, straight-sided profile, and characteristic white/cream color with subtle tan markings. The long, narrow aperture is also a key feature. The specimen in the image appears to be a form or subspecies 'whiteheadae'.
Raritycommon
Author CitationKuroda, 1928
Description
A large, heavy, conical seashell, predominantly white to cream in color with irregular, faint light brown or tan axial streaks and blotches. The shell exhibits a straight-sided profile, tapering towards the anterior end, and features a low spire. The aperture is long and narrow.
