Creole Cone
NameCreole Cone
Scientific NameConus creola
Common NameCreole Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciescreola
Geographic DistributionWestern Atlantic Ocean, including the Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and off the coast of Florida, extending south to Brazil.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)30
Identifying FeaturesHigh, acute, and stepped spire; elongate-conical shape; smooth or finely sculptured body whorl with prominent axial growth lines; pale, often unpatterned or subtly patterned coloration; narrow aperture.
Raritycommon
Author CitationLamarck, 1810
Description
The Creole Cone is a medium-sized, elongate-conical marine gastropod shell, characterized by its predominantly white to cream coloration and a distinctive high, stepped spire. The body whorl is generally smooth, though fine spiral striae and axial growth lines are often visible, especially under magnification. It is a predatory snail, typical of the Conidae family.
