About Conus princeps Linnaeus, 1758
The shell of Conus princeps Linnaeus, 1758 ranges in size from 31 mm to 130 mm. This relatively low-profile shell has a spire marked by sparse but distinct tubercles, straight sides, and faint striation at the base. The shell’s base color can be yellowish brown, orange, or pink; it sometimes has no markings, but usually features irregular longitudinal chestnut or chocolate striations that are mostly continuous from the spire to the base. These markings range from fine and closely spaced to thicker and more widely separated. The interior of the shell is yellow or pink. The epidermis is dark brown and fibrous, with sparse revolving rows of tufted spots. Broad-striped individuals of this species were previously classified as Conus regius, while individuals with nearly invisible stripes were classified as Conus lineolatus. This species is found in the Pacific Ocean along the coast of Central America, ranging from the Gulf of California in Mexico to Northern Peru.
