Lienard's Cone
NameLienard's Cone
Scientific NameConasprella lienardi
Common NameLienard's Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConasprella
Specieslienardi
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, New Caledonia, and other parts of the Western Pacific.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)30-60
Identifying FeaturesSlender, elongated conical shell; distinctive pattern of irregular darker blotches/streaks on a lighter background; moderately elevated spire; relatively smooth surface; white aperture.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Kiener, 1845)
Description
Lienard's Cone is a species of predatory sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Conidae. Its shell is characterized by an elongated, slender conical shape with a moderately elevated spire. The surface is relatively smooth, displaying a pale cream to light orange-brown background adorned with irregular, often reticulated or blotchy patterns of darker reddish-brown or orange-brown, which can sometimes form indistinct spiral bands. The aperture is typically white or pale pinkish.
