White-Spotted Dove Snail
White Spotted Dove Snail
| Name: | White-Spotted Dove Snail |
| Scientific Name: | Mitrella ocellata |
| Family: | Dove Snails |
| Taxonomic: | Columbellidae |
| ID Group: | Snails, Clams & Shells |
| Size: | up to 0.75 in. |
| Depth Range: | On the reef (10 – 60 ft.) |
| Sightings: | Not usually seen |
The White-Spotted Dove Snail has a smooth, shiny shell that is long and narrow with a tall, pointed tip. Its shell is brown and marked with light, round to oval spots. Its extended feeding tube is brown and shows irregular white patches.