Mozambique Cone
NameMozambique Cone
Scientific NameConus mozambicus
Common NameMozambique Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciesmozambicus
Geographic DistributionPrimarily found off the coast of Mozambique and extending to other parts of the Western Indian Ocean.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)20-50
Identifying FeaturesDistinct conical shape, moderately elevated spire, and the characteristic pattern of reddish-brown/orange-brown with irregular white blotches and axial streaks. The smooth to faintly sculptured body whorl and narrow aperture are also typical.
Raritycommon
Author CitationHwass in Bruguière, 1792
Description
The Mozambique Cone is a medium-sized, conical seashell with a moderately elevated, pointed spire. The body whorl is smooth to faintly sculptured, tapering towards the anterior end. The aperture is long and narrow. The shell exhibits a base color of reddish-brown to orange-brown, overlaid with irregular white or pale cream blotches and axial streaks, sometimes forming indistinct bands. The interior of the aperture is typically white or pale pinkish.
