Mrs Burry's cone
NameMrs Burry's cone
Scientific NameConus burryae
Common NameMrs Burry's cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciesburryae
Geographic DistributionWestern Atlantic Ocean, including the Caribbean Sea, Florida, and the Gulf of Mexico.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)30-60
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive conical shape, elevated and stepped spire, smooth body whorl, and the characteristic blotchy brown and white color pattern. The long, narrow aperture is a key feature of the genus Conus.
Raritycommon
Author CitationClench, 1942
Description
A medium-sized, conical marine gastropod shell, characterized by its moderately elevated, stepped spire and smooth body whorl. The shell exhibits a striking pattern of irregular, blotchy dark orange-brown or reddish-brown markings on a white or cream background. The aperture is long and narrow, typical of the Conidae family.
