Textile Cone
NameTextile Cone
Scientific NameConus textile
Common NameTextile Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciestextile
Geographic DistributionWidespread throughout the Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea, East Africa, and extending eastward to Hawaii.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)40-150
Identifying FeaturesThe most distinctive identifying feature is its intricate, net-like or 'textile' pattern of reddish-brown lines on a lighter background. Its characteristic conical shape and moderately elevated spire are also key identifiers.
Raritycommon
Author CitationLinnaeus, 1758
Description
The Textile Cone is a highly venomous marine gastropod, renowned for its striking and intricate shell pattern. It possesses a conical shell with a moderately elevated spire and a smooth, tapering body whorl. This species is a predatory snail, using a potent venom to immobilize its prey.
