Magical Cone
NameMagical Cone
Scientific NameConus magus
Common NameMagical Cone, Magician Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciesmagus
Geographic DistributionWidespread throughout the Indo-Pacific region, from East Africa to the central Pacific Ocean.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)30
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive conical shell shape, highly variable but characteristic dark axial blotches on a lighter background, and often a fibrous periostracum. It is a venomous species, using a specialized harpoon-like radular tooth to capture prey.
Raritycommon
Author CitationLinnaeus, 1758
Description
A predatory marine gastropod, commonly known as the Magical Cone or Magician Cone, recognized for its distinctively patterned, conical shell and potent venom. The shell typically exhibits a cream to yellowish ground color with prominent, irregular dark brown to black axial blotches. It is a common inhabitant of coral reefs and sandy substrates throughout the Indo-Pacific.
