Gold-leaf Cone
NameGold-leaf Cone
Scientific NameConus auricomus Hwass, 1792
Common NameGold-leaf Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciesauricomus
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, specifically documented from Indonesia (Moluccas/Maluku) based on the specimen labels. Coordinates provided are approximately -3.72 latitude, 128.2 longitude, which corresponds to the Moluccas.
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)50
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive mottled brown and white pattern, conical shape, low spire, and white aperture. The pattern is somewhat variable but generally consistent across specimens.
Raritycommon
Author CitationHwass, 1792
Description
A medium-sized, conical marine snail shell characterized by its mottled brown and white pattern, often resembling gold leaf. The shell is elongated with a low spire, and the aperture is typically white. These specimens display a range of sizes and pattern variations typical for the species.
