lesser butterfly cone
Namelesser butterfly cone
Scientific NameConus papillosus
Common Namelesser butterfly cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciespapillosus
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and parts of Australia.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)45
Identifying FeaturesIts conical shape, combined with the characteristic white/cream background and prominent, often squarish, brown/orange-brown spots arranged in spiral rows, makes it identifiable. The spire is moderately elevated, and the aperture is long and narrow.
Raritycommon
Author CitationHwass in Bruguière, 1792
Description
A medium-sized, conical marine gastropod shell, characterized by its distinctive pattern. The shell is typically white or cream with numerous brown to orange-brown spots, often arranged in spiral rows. It has a moderately elevated spire and a long, narrow aperture.
