Cosmioconcha nitens (Adams, 1850)
Cosmioconcha nitens
photo by Coltro, Marcus

Family:  Columbellidae (dove shells)
Max. size:  1.45 cm DL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 183 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  This species is found on algae, gravel, rock, sand, and seagrass habitats (Ref. 83934).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:  C: Refs. 83435, 109264.

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