Conidae E-M

Conus kasieae (Cossignani, Allary & Stimpson 2022) Gorgeous! F+++/Gem 13,9 mm. Very beautiful, recently described, endemic from a very isolated reef off Caravelas in south Bahia. Cream/white color with attractive beige blotches, brown spires marks, white nodulose corded body. Body color aperture and lip with fine teeth. Has few chips. Taken on sand on coral reef at 3-5 m. Coroa de Fora, Arengueiras, Caravelas, South Bahia, Brazil 2021

Conus marinae Petuch & Myers 2014 Outstanding! F+++/Gem 16,5 mm. Very beautiful. This Conus lives in a very restricted area on the Itaparica Isl. and it is not found any place else. Blue color with attractive brown marks, white spiral dots and fine cords. Brown, cream aperture and lip with fine teeth. Has few nicks. Taken in sand between sea grass in very low tide. Porto de Itaparica, Itaparica Isl. Bahia, Brazil 2012

Conus henckesi Coltro 2004 Gorgeous Large Granulose Superb!Gem 17,6 mm. Very beautiful endemic to Itaparica Isl. Pale yellow and cream color with pale beige spiral lines, attractive sculpture with white shoulder knobs and granulose cords. Cream aperture and lip with pale orange dots and fine teeth. Taken in coral sand at extreme low tide. Berlink Beach, Itaparica Isl. Bahia, Brazil 2022