Rusty Cone
NameRusty Cone
Scientific NameConus ferrugineus
Common NameRusty Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciesferrugineus
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Solomon Islands, New Caledonia, and parts of Australia.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)30-70
Identifying FeaturesIts elongated conical shape, uniform rusty coloration, relatively high spire, and rounded shoulder are key identifying features. The absence of prominent patterns distinguishes it from many other cone species.
Raritycommon
Author CitationHwass in Bruguière, 1792
Description
A medium-sized, elongated conical seashell with a relatively high spire and a rounded shoulder. The shell exhibits a uniform pale yellowish-orange to rusty orange-brown coloration, with the apex and spire often displaying a deeper reddish-brown hue. The aperture is narrow and white.
