Obscure Cone
NameObscure Cone
Scientific NameConasprella obscura
Common NameObscure Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConasprella
Speciesobscura
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and parts of the Indian Ocean.
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)30-70 mm
Identifying FeaturesIts elongated conical shape, distinctive reddish-brown and white mottled pattern, low spire, and smooth shell surface are key identifying features. The visible extended siphon indicates a living cone snail.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Reeve, 1843)
Description
A medium-sized marine gastropod, commonly known as the Obscure Cone, characterized by its elongated conical shell. The shell exhibits a reddish-brown to orange base color with distinctive irregular white or pale blotches and bands. It is a predatory species found in tropical marine waters, often seen on sandy or rubble substrates near coral reefs.
