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    of South Africa  

15) Conus orbignyi elokismenos  Kilburn, 1975

[Though C. orbignyi orbignyi is widespread in the Indian Ocean
the subspecies C. orbignyi elokismenos is endemic to South Africa]

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Conus orbignyi elokismenos 
Kilburn, 1975
Dorsal view. Specimen dredged at
"The Gate", Natal, South Africa.
[Alan Seccombe collection
& photo]
L= 55 mm. W= 18.5 mm

Conus orbignyi elokismenos 
Kilburn, 1975
Aperture view. Specimen dredged at
"The Gate", Natal, South Africa.
[Alan Seccombe collection
& photo]
L= 55 mm. W= 18.5 mm

Conus orbignyi elokismenos 
Kilburn, 1975
View of spire. Specimen dredged at
"The Gate", Natal, South Africa.
[Alan Seccombe collection
& photo]