Conus wilsi
NameConus wilsi
Scientific NameConus wilsi
Common NameWils' Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Specieswilsi
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific, specifically known from areas including the Philippines, Solomon Islands, and Papua New Guinea.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)Ranges from approximately 30 mm to 60 mm in length.
Identifying FeaturesDistinguished by its conical shell, broad shoulder, and typically yellowish-green to brownish coloration. The spire is usually low to moderately elevated. The shell surface can be smooth or possess fine spiral grooves, particularly towards the base. The aperture is narrow.
Raritycommon
Author CitationMoolenbeek & Röckel, 1991
Description
The image displays a living specimen of Conus wilsi, a species of predatory sea snail, partially obscured by biofouling (algae or sediment) and resting on a coral reef substrate. The shell exhibits the characteristic conical shape of cone snails, appearing predominantly yellowish-green in color. Its natural patterns are largely hidden by the encrustations, but its overall form is visible within its marine habitat.
