Cominella virgata

Cominella virgata is a species of predatory sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Cominellidae.

[1] This marine species is endemic to New Zealand.

[7] This species inhabits the mid to low tidal zones and prefers areas where there is less sediment.

[8] It can be observed in tide pools, sheltering in crevices or underneath rocks.

[8] It has an affinity for Neptune's Necklace and Coralline algae species.

Dorsal view of a Cominella virgata shell.