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Created 4/12/2026

Family Conidae

INDO-WEST PACIFIC / HAWAII

Conus varius



Philippines, 36 mm
   

FRECKLED CONE

Vary rare in Hawaii but common elsewhere, in sand on hard reef or rubble at any depth.  Distinctive beaded spirals on the body whorl and tall coronated spire, light gray or pink with variable brown blotches which may form two bands, and many spirals of brown dots, aperture yellow.  Attains 2.4 inches, 61 mm.  South Africa to Okinawa, Hawaii, and the Tuamotus.