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Conus vezoi

Conus vezoi

NameConus vezoi
Scientific NameConus vezoi
Common NameVezo Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciesvezoi
Geographic DistributionKnown from the southwest coast of Madagascar.
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)20-30
Identifying FeaturesElongated conical shell with a relatively high spire; smooth, glossy surface; light brown to orange-brown base color with distinctive irregular white blotches; narrow, white aperture.
Raritycommon
Author CitationMonnier, Tenorio, Bouchet & Puillandre, 2018

Description

A small to medium-sized marine gastropod shell, characterized by its elongated conical shape and relatively high spire. The shell surface is smooth and glossy, displaying a light brown to orange-brown base color with irregular white or pale yellowish blotches.

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