Columbella mercatoria (Linnaeus, 1758)
West Indian dovesnail
Columbella mercatoria
photo by Coltro, Marcus

Family:  Columbellidae (dove shells)
Max. size:  2.35 cm DL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 81 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Maximum depth from Ref. 109264. This species is found offshore and intertidal, in cienaga facies, coral reefs, coastal lagoons, mangroves, bays and coves, particularly on coral, rock, rubble, sand and seagrass habitats (Ref. 83934).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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