Cuvier's Cone
NameCuvier's Cone
Scientific NameConus cuvieri
Common NameCuvier's Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciescuvieri
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and parts of the Indian Ocean.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)Ranges from approximately 30 mm to 70 mm in length, with an average size often around 40-50 mm.
Identifying FeaturesKey identifying features include its conical shape, moderately low spire, and the distinctive color pattern of irregular dark brown axial markings and blotches on a white background, often complemented by spiral rows of fine dots or dashes. The shoulder is typically distinct but can be somewhat rounded.
Raritycommon
Author CitationCrosse, 1858
Description
Cuvier's Cone is a species of predatory sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Conidae. Its shell is typically conical, moderately broad, with a relatively low spire. The surface exhibits a striking pattern of irregular dark brown to reddish-brown axial streaks and blotches over a white or cream background, often with finer spiral rows of dots or dashes. The aperture is long and narrow, and the interior is usually white or pale.
