- Source: Amphissa versicolor
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.
Description
The shell of Amphissa versicolor is an elongated spiral that reaches up to 13 millimetres (0.51 in) in length and comes in many different colors. These colors can range from white to brown, sometimes with darker markings.
Habitat
Amphissa versicolor is found from the low intertidal zone to depths of about 46 metres (151 ft).