Nielsen's cone
NameNielsen's cone
Scientific NameConus nielsenae
Common NameNielsen's cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciesnielsenae
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)45
Identifying FeaturesKey identifying features include its smooth, glossy, conical shell, the low and slightly stepped spire with characteristic reddish-brown markings, and its overall pale, uniform body color. The shoulder is relatively broad.
Dietcarnivore
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Marsh, 1962)
Description
Nielsen's cone (*Conus nielsenae*) is a species of predatory sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Conidae, the cone snails. Known for its distinctive conical shell, it is a venomous species, like all cone snails, using a specialized harpoon-like tooth to capture prey.
