About Californiconus californicus (Reeve, 1844)
Shell description: The shell of Californiconus californicus is distinguished by its grayish-brown color and thick periostracum. It has a round-shouldered shape, with an aperture that is broader at the base. The spire has flat sides, and the total shell height ranges between 25 and 40 mm. Distribution and habitat: This small cone snail is unusual because most cone snail species are tropical, while this species lives in the cooler, temperate waters of the eastern Pacific Ocean, including most of the coast of California. The species’ range extends from the Farallon Islands near San Francisco to Bahía Magdalena, in Baja California Sur, Mexico. This cone snail is found in both rocky and sandy areas, in the intertidal zone, and subtidally down to a depth of 30 meters.
