Amphissa versicolor explained

Amphissa versicolor, also called variegated amphissa or variegate amphissa, is a species of small sea snail in the family Columbellidae. It is native to the coasts of the Eastern Pacific, from British Columbia to Baja California.^{[1] [2]}

Description

The shell of Amphissa versicolor is an elongated spiral that reaches up to 13mm in length and comes in many different colors. These colors can range from white to brown, sometimes with darker markings.^[3]

Habitat

Amphissa versicolor is found from the low intertidal zone to depths of about 46m (151feet).

Notes and References

1. https://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=73540 ITIS Standard Report Page: Amphissa versicolor
2. Web site: WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Amphissa versicolor Dall, 1871 . 2024-08-01 . www.marinespecies.org . en.
3. Book: Sept, J. Duane . The New Beachcomber's Guide to Seashore Life of California . Harbour Publishing . 2023 . 9781990776076 . Madeira Park, British Columbia, Canada . 165 . en.