Scullett's Cone
NameScullett's Cone
Scientific NameConus sculletti
Common NameScullett's Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciessculletti
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific, primarily off Queensland, Australia.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)20-40
Identifying FeaturesDistinct conical shape, low spire, and characteristic irregular blotched color pattern. The shoulder can be slightly angled.
Raritycommon
Author CitationMarsh, 1962
Description
A small to medium-sized predatory marine gastropod, commonly known as Scullett's Cone. Its shell is distinctly conical with a low spire and a narrow aperture. The coloration typically features a white or cream background adorned with irregular, often axial, blotches or bands of brown, orange-brown, or reddish-brown. It is found in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly off the coast of Queensland, Australia, inhabiting sandy or muddy substrates in subtidal zones.
