Conus papilliferus

Conus papilliferus, common name the papilla cone, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Conidae, the cone snails and their allies.^[1]

Conus papilliferus
Apertural and abapertural views of shell of Conus papilliferus Sowerby, G.B. I, 1834
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Mollusca
Class:	Gastropoda
Subclass:	Caenogastropoda
Order:	Neogastropoda
Superfamily:	Conoidea
Family:	Conidae
Genus:	Conus
Species:	C. papilliferus
Binomial name
Conus papilliferus G. B. Sowerby I, 1834
Synonyms[1]
Conus (Floraconus) papilliferus G. B. Sowerby I, 1834 · accepted, alternate representation Conus comptus A. Adams, 1855 (Invalid: junior homonym of Conus comptus Gould, 1853) Conus jukesii Reeve, 1848 Conus rossiteri Brazier, 1870 Floraconus papilliferus (G. B. Sowerby I, 1834)

Description

The shell of Conus papilliferus is relatively small to medium-sized, with adult shells varying in size between 20 mm and 50 mm.^[2] The shell is characterized by its conical shape and intricate patterns. The coloration of the shell can vary, but it typically features a combination of light and dark hues that provide camouflage against the seabed.^[3] The aperture is narrow, and the outer lip is thin and slightly flared.^[4]

Distribution

This marine species is endemic to Australia and occurs in the shallow subtidal zone off New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria.