Ribbon Cone
NameRibbon Cone
Scientific NameConus lemniscatus
Common NameRibbon Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Specieslemniscatus
Geographic DistributionBrazil
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)51.4
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive conical shape, low spire, and characteristic color pattern of orange-brown with irregular white markings. Long, narrow aperture.
Raritycommon
Author CitationReeve, L.A., 1849
Description
A medium-sized, conical seashell characterized by its broad shoulder and low, stepped spire. The shell's surface is generally smooth, tapering to a narrow base. It exhibits a distinctive color pattern of orange-brown or yellowish-brown with irregular white blotches and axial streaks, often forming two spiral bands on the body whorl. The aperture is long and narrow.
