Oak Cone
NameOak Cone
Scientific NameConus quercinus
Common NameOak Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciesquercinus
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including East Africa, the Red Sea, the Indian Ocean, and the Western Pacific. Its range extends from Japan and the Philippines south to Australia.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)Ranges from approximately 50 mm to 150 mm, with an average size often around 80-100 mm.
Identifying FeaturesLarge, robust, and smooth conical shell; low, stepped spire; characteristic pale yellow to cream coloration with subtle axial markings; and a long, narrow aperture. The overall smooth and heavy appearance distinguishes it.
Raritycommon
Author CitationHwass in Bruguière, 1792
Description
A large, heavy, conical seashell belonging to the family Conidae. It features a smooth, glossy surface and a low to moderately elevated, stepped spire. The shell is typically pale yellow to cream-colored, often adorned with faint, irregular axial growth lines or bands. Its aperture is long and narrow, characteristic of cone snails.
