Nicobar cone
NameNicobar cone
Scientific NameConus nicobaricus
Common NameNicobar cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciesnicobaricus
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including the Nicobar Islands, Philippines, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, and parts of northern Australia.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)40-70
Identifying FeaturesKey identifying features include its classic conical shape, the moderately elevated spire, and the highly characteristic dark brown to black reticulated pattern on a white background. The shoulder is often slightly coronated, though this can vary. The long, narrow aperture is also typical of cone shells.
Raritycommon
Author CitationHwass in Bruguière, 1792
Description
The Nicobar cone is a medium-sized predatory sea snail, characterized by its distinctive conical shell and intricate reticulated color pattern. It is a member of the highly diverse and venomous Conidae family, known for their unique hunting strategies using a harpoon-like radular tooth.
