Conus wittigi
NameConus wittigi
Scientific NameConus wittigi
Common NameWittig's Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Specieswittigi
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific, particularly known from the Philippines, Solomon Islands, and other parts of the Western Pacific Ocean.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)30-60
Identifying FeaturesDistinct conical shape, moderately low spire, and the characteristic blotchy reddish-brown/orange pattern on a light background. The aperture is narrow and elongated.
Raritycommon
Author CitationWalls, 1977
Description
A medium-sized cone shell, *Conus wittigi*, observed on a sandy substrate. The shell exhibits a classic conical shape with a moderately low spire. Its coloration is striking, featuring a creamy white to pale yellow background adorned with irregular, blotchy, reddish-brown to orange-brown patterns that often form axial streaks or spiral bands. The aperture is visible, and the overall appearance is typical of a predatory marine gastropod from the Conidae family.
