Governor Cone
NameGovernor Cone
Scientific NameConus gubernator
Common NameGovernor Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciesgubernator
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including East Africa, Madagascar, Mauritius, Réunion, Seychelles, Chagos, Maldives, Sri Lanka, India, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)Ranges from approximately 40 mm to 100 mm, with an average adult size often between 60-80 mm.
Identifying FeaturesIts key identifying features include the conical shape, moderately elevated spire, and the characteristic pattern of large, irregular dark brown/black blotches and axial streaks on a light background. The pattern can be somewhat variable but generally consists of bold, often rectangular or somewhat zigzagging dark patches.
Raritycommon
Author CitationHwass in Bruguière, 1792
Description
A medium-sized to large, heavy cone shell characterized by its conical shape, moderately elevated spire, and a striking pattern. The shell's surface is typically smooth or finely sculptured, and the aperture is long and narrow.
