Frigid Cone
NameFrigid Cone
Scientific NameConus frigidus
Common NameFrigid Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciesfrigidus
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Fiji, and parts of the Indian Ocean.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)Ranges from approximately 20 mm to 60 mm, with an average around 30-40 mm.
Identifying FeaturesKey identifying features include its conical shape, relatively smooth body whorl (though fine grooves may be present), distinct purplish-blue or violet aperture interior, and characteristic light brown/white banding. The shoulder is typically rounded to subangulate.
Raritycommon
Author CitationReeve, 1848
Description
The Frigid Cone (*Conus frigidus*) is a species of predatory sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Conidae, the cone snails. It is characterized by its conical shell, typically light brown or yellowish-brown with distinctive pale spiral bands, and a striking purplish interior aperture. Like other cone snails, it is venomous and preys on other marine organisms.
