Anachis spadicea


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

Description

The length of the shell attains 4.5 mm, its diameter 2¼ mm.
The solid shell is oblong-fusiform, longitudinally plicate-ribbed, and transversely striated at the base, appearing spadiceous. The body whorl is encircled by a white line in the middle. The spire extends beyond the aperture. The aperture is narrow and oblong, with the outer lip equipped with 2-3 denticles inside.

Distribution

This marine species occurs off Mazatlán,Mexico an off Costa Rica.