marginate conch
Namemarginate conch
Scientific NameConus marginatus
Common NameMarginate conch
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciesmarginatus
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific, including regions such as the Philippines and Indonesia.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)30
Identifying FeaturesIts key identifying features include its classic conical shape, the angled shoulder, and the distinctive reddish-brown flame-like patterns. The shell surface is relatively smooth, and it possesses a narrow aperture.
Rarityrare
Author CitationG.B. Sowerby I, 1850
Description
A predatory marine gastropod shell, characterized by its conical shape and distinctive reddish-brown flame patterns on a white background. It belongs to the cone snail family, known for their venomous harpoons.
