mitred cone
Namemitred cone
Scientific NameMitra mitra
Common NameMitred Cone, Episcopal Mitre
FamilyMitridae
GenusMitra
Speciesmitra
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, ranging from East Africa to Polynesia, including areas like the Philippines, Australia, and Hawaii.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)80
Identifying FeaturesKey identifying features include its elongated fusiform shape, the distinctive pattern of dark brown rectangular blotches on a light background, and a columella (inner lip) that typically bears 4-5 strong, oblique folds (though these are not clearly visible in the provided image). The spire is moderately elevated and pointed.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Linnaeus, 1758)
Description
An elongated, fusiform seashell with a moderately high spire and a long, narrow aperture. The shell exhibits a striking pattern of creamy white or yellowish background adorned with two spiral bands of large, dark brown, somewhat rectangular or squarish blotches. The specimen in the image measures approximately 35-40 mm in length.
