Scissurella petermannensis

Scissurella petermannensis is a species of small sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Scissurellidae.

Description

The size of the shell varies between 1.2 mm and 1.8 mm. It has been described as having prominent lamellar ribs and being similar in shape to Scissurella coronata.

Distribution

This species occurs in Antarctic waters, off the Falkland Islands, Tierra del Fuego, South Georgia, South Shetland Islands and the South Orkneys at depths to 31 m.