Mascarene Cone
NameMascarene Cone
Scientific NameConus mascarenhasi
Common NameMascarene Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciesmascarenhasi
Geographic DistributionWestern Indian Ocean, including the Mascarene Islands (Mauritius, Réunion, Rodrigues), Madagascar, and East Africa.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)30-50
Identifying FeaturesThe distinctive conical shell shape, the moderately elevated and slightly stepped spire, and the characteristic irregular brown/orange-brown flammulated or blotchy pattern on a white background are key identifying features.
Dietcarnivore
Raritycommon
Author CitationTomlin, 1937
Description
The Mascarene Cone (*Conus mascarenhasi*) is a species of predatory sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Conidae. Its shell is characterized by a conical shape and a distinctive color pattern of irregular brown or orange-brown markings on a white or cream background. It is found in the deeper waters of the Western Indian Ocean.
