lovely cone
Namelovely cone
Scientific NameEuprotomus aurisdianae
Common NameDiana's Ear Conch
FamilyStrombidae
GenusEuprotomus
Speciesaurisdianae
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, ranging from East Africa to the Western Pacific, including areas like the Philippines, Indonesia, and Australia.
Average Size (mm)60
Identifying FeaturesKey identifying features include its broad, low-spired shell with a widely flared and thickened outer lip, and its distinctive reddish-brown and white color pattern. The living animal is characterized by a prominent yellow siphon with black speckles and a mantle that often extends over the shell, sometimes with papillae or fringes. The presence of a stromboid notch on the outer lip is also characteristic of the family Strombidae.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Linnaeus, 1758)
Description
A marine gastropod, scientifically known as *Euprotomus aurisdianae*, commonly called Diana's Ear Conch. Although referred to as 'lovely cone' in the provided metadata, it is a mollusc, not a mineral. This species is characterized by its broad, low-spired shell with a widely flared outer lip and striking reddish-brown and white coloration. The living animal displays a distinctive yellow, speckled siphon and its mantle often extends over the shell.
