Dusky Cone
NameDusky Cone
Scientific NameConus stearnsii
Common NameDusky Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciesstearnsii
Geographic DistributionMexico
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)19.4
Identifying FeaturesKey identifying features include its conical shape, the moderately elevated and stepped spire, and the characteristic color pattern of numerous white, squarish spots on a dark brown background, arranged in spiral rows. The orange-brown aperture interior is also a notable trait.
Author CitationConrad, T.A., 1869
Description
A small, conical marine gastropod shell with a moderately elevated, stepped spire. Its surface is adorned with a distinctive pattern of dark brown to reddish-brown background color, punctuated by numerous small, squarish white spots arranged in spiral rows. The aperture is long and narrow, revealing an orange-brown interior.
