Vermiculate Cone
NameVermiculate Cone
Scientific NameConus vermiculatus
Common NameVermiculate Cone
FamilyConidae
GenusConus
Speciesvermiculatus
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and various Pacific islands.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)20
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive conical shape, glossy surface, and characteristic vermiculate brown and white pattern. The spire is moderately elevated.
Raritycommon
Author CitationLamarck, 1810
Description
The Vermiculate Cone is a species of predatory sea snail, characterized by its distinctive conical shell. The shell exhibits a striking pattern of irregular, wavy dark brown or reddish-brown lines and blotches on a white to cream background, giving it a 'vermiculate' (worm-like) appearance. It possesses a moderately elevated spire and a smooth, glossy surface. Like other cone snails, it is venomous, using a harpoon-like radular tooth to capture its prey.
