Species sheet
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Rustic dove shell
Columbella rustica (Linnaeus, 1758)
AnimalsClearly visible spiral shell not covered by the mantle
Distribution map
Geographic areas (BioObs)
Western MediterraneanMediterranean - Alboran SeaEastern MediterraneanNorth-East AtlanticRed Sea
Observation type
Scuba divingApnea / SnorkellingForeshore / Shoreline
Other common names
- Columbelle rustiqueFrench (France)
- Colombelle étoiléeFrench (France)
- Noyau d'oliveFrench (France)
Other invalid scientific names
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Sources
- DIDIERLAURENT Sylvie, SABOURIN Nadine in : DORIS, 26/02/2022 : Columbella rustica (Linnaeus, 1758), https://doris.ffessm.fr/ref/specie/3458
How to cite this BioObs sheet?
BioObs, 12/06/2023 : Columbella rustica (Linnaeus, 1758), https://bioobs.fr/en/species-sheets/1413
Modification history
- Created by Jean-Pierre CASTILLO on 11/06/2023
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