Anachis atkinsoni


Anachis atkinsoni is a species of sea snail in the family Columbellidae, the dove snails.

Description

The length of the shell attains 4 mm.
The shell is small, ovately fusiform, somewhat tumid, white, and shining. It is clothed with a ferruginous epidermis. It is zoned with obtusely angular lines. The spire is mamillate. It comprises 6 whorls, which are ribbed, with valid, rounded ribs. The aperture is ovate and acute above. The outer lip is acute, and the inner lip is simple and replicate.

Distribution

This species is endemic to Australia and occurs off New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia.