Hieroglyphic Cone
NameHieroglyphic Cone
Scientific NameConus hieroglyphus
Common NameHieroglyphic Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Specieshieroglyphus
Geographic DistributionAruba Island (Caribbean Sea).
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)15
Identifying FeaturesIts most prominent identifying feature is the unique 'hieroglyphic' color pattern. Other features include its small size (around 15 mm), conical shape, low spire, and visible granular or ridged texture on the lower portion of the body whorl.
Author CitationDuclos, P.L., 1833
Description
A small to medium-sized marine gastropod, commonly known as the Hieroglyphic Cone, characterized by its distinctive conical shell and intricate dark patterns resembling hieroglyphs on a lighter background. It is a predatory snail found in tropical marine environments.
