Lithograph Cone
NameLithograph Cone
Scientific NameConus lithoglyphus
Common NameLithograph Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Specieslithoglyphus
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and parts of the Indian Ocean.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)30
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive conical shape, smooth shell surface, and the characteristic orange and white blotched pattern. The spire is moderately elevated.
Raritycommon
Author CitationReeve, 1843
Description
A medium-sized, conical marine gastropod shell, characterized by its vibrant orange to reddish-orange base color and distinctive irregular white blotches or bands, particularly on the shoulder and spire. The shell surface is generally smooth, and the aperture is long and narrow.
