Noble Cone
NameNoble Cone
Scientific NameConus nobilis
Common NameNoble Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciesnobilis
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, and parts of the Indian Ocean.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)Ranges from approximately 30 mm to 80 mm in length.
Identifying FeaturesIts most distinguishing features are the combination of the reticulated brown/white pattern and the bright yellow/orange spiral bands. The broad shoulder and conical shape are characteristic of the species.
Raritycommon
Author CitationLinnaeus, 1758
Description
A medium-sized, conical seashell with a distinctive and intricate pattern. The shell is broad at the shoulder and tapers towards the apex, with a moderately low spire. It is partially buried in a sandy substrate in the image.
