Emaciated Cone
NameEmaciated Cone
Scientific NameConus emaciatus
Common NameEmaciated Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciesemaciatus
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea, East Africa, and extending eastward to the Western Pacific.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)30-60
Identifying FeaturesIts distinctive slender, elongated conical shape, low spire, pale coloration, and the presence of a fibrous periostracum are key identifying features. The shell surface is relatively smooth but may have fine spiral striae.
Raritycommon
Author CitationReeve, 1849
Description
The Emaciated Cone is a medium-sized marine gastropod, characterized by its slender, elongated, and conical shell. The shell is typically smooth, though fine spiral grooves may be present, particularly towards the base. The spire is low and slightly convex. The body whorl is predominantly creamy white to pale yellow, often covered by a thin, yellowish-brown, fibrous periostracum, as seen in the image. The aperture is narrow and the interior is white to pale lavender or purplish.
