Fig Cone
NameFig Cone
Scientific NameConus figulinus
Common NameFig Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciesfigulinus
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including East Africa, Red Sea, Indian Ocean, and Western Pacific.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)Typically ranges from 40 to 100 mm, with some specimens reaching up to 130 mm.
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive broad conical shape, low spire, and characteristic pattern of fine, dark spiral lines on a lighter brown background. The interior of the aperture is white.
Raritycommon
Author CitationLinnaeus, 1758
Description
A medium to large-sized predatory sea snail, commonly known as the Fig Cone. Its shell is characterized by a broad, conical shape and distinctive color patterns, making it a popular species among shell collectors. Like other cone snails, it is venomous.
