Volvarina elgoyhenae


Volvarina elgoyhenae is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Marginellidae, the margin snails.

Description

Shell Characteristics
Size: The shell is very small, with the holotype measuring approximately 7.02 mm in length and 2.6 mm in diameter.
Shape: Like other members of the genus Volvarina, the shell is typically elongate, cylindrical, and smooth.
Appearance: Marginellid shells are generally glossy and often colorful, though specific coloration details for this species often require examination of fresh specimens.

Distribution

This marine species occurs off Guadeloupe in the Caribbean Sea.