Conus scalaris


Conus scalaris, common name the ladder cone, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Conidae, the c
one sna
ils and their allies.
Like all species within the genus Conus, these marine snails are predatory and venomous. They are capable of stinging humans, therefore live ones should be handled carefully or not at all.

Description

The size of the shell varies between 23 mm and 80 mm. The elevated spire is gradate and maculated with chestnut. The body whorl is somewhat acuminate below The shell is yellowish white with brown-chestnut longitudinal striations, scarcely interrupted for a narrow central white band, and replaced towards the base by a few revolving rows of chestnut markings.

Distribution

This marine species occurs in the Pacific Ocean off Baja California to Costa Rica