Glory-of-the-Atlantic Cone
NameGlory-of-the-Atlantic Cone
Scientific NameConus granulatus
Common NameGlory-of-the-Atlantic Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciesgranulatus
Geographic DistributionWestern Atlantic Ocean, including the Caribbean Sea, from Florida and the Bahamas south to Brazil.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)40-70
Identifying FeaturesIts elongated conical shape, moderately high and stepped spire, and distinctive vibrant orange/pinkish-orange base color with contrasting white and dark brown/reddish-brown blotches and spiral lines of dots are key identifiers. The narrow aperture with its pinkish interior is also characteristic. The surface often exhibits fine spiral grooves or striae, especially towards the base.
Raritycommon
Author CitationLinnaeus, 1758
Description
The image displays two views of a medium-sized, elongated conical seashell. The shell has a prominent, moderately elevated spire and a smooth, glossy surface with fine spiral ridges, particularly noticeable towards the base. Its coloration is predominantly a vibrant orange or pinkish-orange, adorned with irregular white blotches and darker reddish-brown or purplish-brown axial streaks and spiral lines of dots or dashes. The aperture is long and narrow, with a distinct pinkish interior.
