Coronated Cone
NameCoronated Cone
Scientific NameConus coronatus
Common NameCoronated Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciescoronatus
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including East Africa, Red Sea, Indian Ocean, and Western Pacific.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)35
Identifying FeaturesConical shell shape, moderately elevated and coronated spire, and a distinctive mottled pattern of brown and white with axial streaks and dotted lines. It possesses a long, narrow aperture.
Raritycommon
Author CitationGmelin, 1791
Description
A medium-sized marine gastropod shell, characterized by its conical shape, moderately elevated and often coronated spire, and distinctive color patterns of white or cream with brown blotches and axial streaks or dashes. It is typically found in shallow tropical waters.
