Furrowed Cone
NameFurrowed Cone
Scientific NameConus sulcatus
Common NameFurrowed Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciessulcatus
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including East Africa, the Red Sea, and across to the Western Pacific.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)65
Identifying FeaturesThe most distinctive feature is the series of prominent, regular spiral grooves (furrows) that cover the shell surface. Its conical shape and relatively low spire are also characteristic.
Raritycommon
Author CitationHwass in Bruguière, 1792
Description
A medium-sized, conical seashell characterized by prominent, evenly spaced spiral grooves or furrows covering its entire body whorl. The shell has a moderately low spire and a long, narrow aperture. The coloration is typically pale, ranging from cream to light tan, often with faint, broad, darker spiral bands.
