terebra cone
Nameterebra cone
Scientific NameConus terebra
Common NameAuger Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciesterebra
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas from East Africa to the Central Pacific.
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)40-90
Identifying FeaturesElongated conical shape, relatively smooth surface with fine growth lines, distinct purplish or violet coloration at the apex and base of the aperture, and a long, narrow aperture.
Raritycommon
Author CitationLinnaeus, 1758
Description
A medium-sized, elongated conical seashell, characterized by its relatively smooth surface and distinct color patterns. The shell is predominantly off-white to cream, often adorned with irregular yellowish-brown or orange-brown axial streaks and bands. A notable feature is the purplish or violet tint visible at the apex and the base of the columella/aperture. This species is a predatory marine gastropod, typical of the cone snail family.
