Marble Cone
NameMarble Cone
Scientific NameConus marmoreus
Common NameMarble Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciesmarmoreus
Geographic DistributionWidespread throughout the Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea, Indian Ocean, and Western Pacific, from East Africa to Polynesia.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)Shells typically range from 50 to 100 mm in length, with some exceptional specimens reaching up to 150 mm.
Identifying FeaturesThe most distinctive identifying feature is its unique 'marbled' pattern of large, irregular light patches on a dark ground. It is a heavy, solid shell with a broad shoulder and a relatively low spire. The shell is smooth and lacks prominent sculpture.
Raritycommon
Author CitationLinnaeus, 1758
Description
A large, heavy, and venomous predatory sea snail, characterized by its distinctive conical shell and striking black and white/cream pattern. It is one of the most iconic and easily recognizable species within the Conidae family.
