Trigonal Cone
NameTrigonal Cone
Scientific NameConus trigonus (Reeve, 1848)
Common NameTrigonal Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciestrigonus
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas like the Philippines, Indonesia, and other parts of the Western Pacific.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)40
Identifying FeaturesIts distinctive conical shape, low spire, smooth surface, and characteristic yellowish-brown coloration with faint axial markings. The 'trigonal' aspect refers to a subtle angularity or broadness at the shoulder.
Raritycommon
Author CitationReeve, 1848
Description
A medium-sized, conical seashell with a low spire. The shell exhibits a smooth, yellowish-brown to cream surface, often adorned with faint, darker brown axial growth lines or stripes. It has a broad shoulder and tapers distinctly towards the anterior end.
