Klem's Cone
NameKlem's Cone
Scientific NameConus klemaggi
Common NameKlem's Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciesklemaggi
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific, primarily known from the Philippines (e.g., Visayas region).
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)Typically ranges from 30 to 50 mm in length.
Identifying FeaturesKey identifying features include its conical shape, low spire, and the highly characteristic pattern of large, irregular reddish-brown blotches on a white background. The purplish hue often seen in the aperture and on the columella is also distinctive.
Dietcarnivore
Author CitationMonnier & Limpalaër, 2015
Description
Klem's Cone (*Conus klemaggi*) is a species of predatory sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Conidae. It is characterized by its distinctive shell pattern of irregular reddish-brown blotches on a white background. This species is found in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly around the Philippines, inhabiting sandy or rubble bottoms in subtidal zones.
