Distant Cone
NameDistant Cone
Scientific NameConus distans (Hwass in Bruguière, 1792)
Common NameDistant Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciesdistans
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, ranging from East Africa and Madagascar across to the Maldives, India, Southeast Asia (including Indonesia and the Philippines), Papua New Guinea, and extending eastward to various Pacific islands such as Fiji, Samoa, and Hawaii.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)50
Identifying FeaturesKey identifying features include its robust conical shape, the coronate (nodulose) spire, the distinctive brown and white blotchy pattern, and the purplish-brown interior of the long, narrow aperture. The shoulder is typically angled and bears prominent nodules.
Raritycommon
Author CitationHwass in Bruguière, 1792
Description
A medium to large-sized, heavy cone shell characterized by its conical shape and a moderately elevated, coronate (nodulose) spire. The shell's surface is typically yellowish-brown to reddish-brown, adorned with irregular white blotches and bands, particularly noticeable on the shoulder and mid-body. The aperture is long, narrow, and often exhibits a distinctive purplish-brown interior.
