Conus taitensis
NameConus taitensis
Scientific NameConus taitensis Hwass in Bruguière
FamilyConidae Fleming, 1822
GenusConus
Speciestaitensis
Geographic DistributionMarquesas Islands
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)40-50
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive conical shape with a broad shoulder and low spire. Mottled pattern of white blotches on a brown to reddish-brown background. Purplish aperture interior. Size typically between 40-50 mm.
Author CitationHwass in Bruguière
Description
Conus taitensis is a species of cone snail characterized by its conical shell with a broad shoulder and a relatively low spire. The shell exhibits a light brown to reddish-brown background color, adorned with irregular white blotches and bands that can sometimes coalesce. The aperture is narrow, and the interior of the shell often displays a purplish hue. Specimens typically range in size from 40 to 50 mm.
