Conus (Sciteconus) algoensis agulhasi
Coomans, Moolenbeek & Wils, 1980
Common Name
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Status
Regarded as a subspecies of C. algoensis.
Type Locality
Cape Agulhas, South Africa; under rocks and mud at 60 m
Distribution
South Africa
Maximum Reported Size
26 mm
Description
Small to moderately small-sized shell (15-30 mm). ). Very similar to C. a. algoensis Ground colour of the shell is white, with a bluish or pinkish shade. Pattern reduced to a broad spiral brown band below the shoulder. Basal region stained with brown, occasionally in form of diffuse axial flecks. Spire white, patternless but sometimes with traces of a brown colour immediately above the suture.
References
- Coomans, H. E., Moolenbeek, R. G., and Wils, E., 1980. Alphabetical revision of the (sub)species in recent Conidae 3. albus to antillarum with the description of Conus algoensis agulhasi, nov. subspecies. Basteria, 44 (1/4 ): 17 -49.
