Alia carinata (Hinds, 1844)
Carinate dovesnail
photo by Coltro, Marcus

Family:  Columbellidae (dove shells)
Max. size:  1 cm NG (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 5 m
Distribution:  Northeast Pacific: Alaska to Baja California. Subtropical to boreal.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Often found on the giant kelp, Macrocystis, and among eelgrass and algae along the intertidal zone to 5 m depth (Ref. 95344).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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