Leopard Cone
NameLeopard Cone
Scientific NameConus leopardus
Common NameLeopard Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciesleopardus
Geographic DistributionWidespread throughout the Indo-Pacific region, including East Africa, the Red Sea, the Indian Ocean, and the Western Pacific.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)Ranges from 70 mm to 180 mm, with some exceptional specimens reaching over 200 mm.
Identifying FeaturesIts exceptionally large size, broad conical form, very low and flat spire, and the characteristic pattern of dark rectangular spots on a lighter background are key identifying features. The aperture is long and straight.
Raritycommon
Author CitationLink, 1807
Description
A large, heavy cone shell characterized by its broad, conical shape and a relatively flat spire. The shell surface is typically smooth, adorned with distinctive dark, somewhat rectangular spots arranged in spiral rows on a lighter yellowish-brown to cream background. The aperture is long and narrow, extending almost the full length of the shell.
