Récluz Cone
NameRécluz Cone
Scientific NameConasprella recluziana
Common NameRécluz Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConasprella
Speciesrecluziana
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and other parts of Southeast Asia.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)30-70
Identifying FeaturesIts elongated conical shape, distinctive axial color patterns, moderately elevated spire, and the presence of a hairy periostracum (as seen in the live specimen) are key identifying features. The aperture is narrow.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Crosse, 1858)
Description
A predatory marine gastropod mollusc, characterized by its elongated conical shell. The living specimen in the image shows a shell covered with a hairy periostracum and some epibionts, indicative of its benthic marine habitat.
