Ribboned Cone
NameRibboned Cone
Scientific NameConus bandanus
Common NameRibboned Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciesbandanus
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, ranging from East Africa across to the central Pacific, including areas like the Philippines, Indonesia, and various Pacific islands.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)50-90 mm (can range from 40 mm to over 100 mm)
Identifying FeaturesHeavy, solid, conical shell; low spire; characteristic color pattern of white with broad, irregular dark brown bands and a spotted central white band; smooth to slightly granular surface; narrow aperture.
Raritycommon
Author CitationHwass in Bruguière, 1792
Description
A medium to large-sized, heavy cone shell with a distinctive pattern. The shell is conical in shape with a relatively low spire. Its surface is generally smooth. The coloration consists of a creamy-white to pale yellow background overlaid with broad, irregular, dark reddish-brown to orange-brown axial streaks and spiral bands. A prominent, often irregular, white band is typically present around the mid-body, which is frequently speckled or blotched with brown markings. The aperture is narrow and extends the length of the shell.
