Margarites salmoneus, common name the salmon margarite, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Margaritidae.Rosenberg, G. (2012). Margarites salmoneus (Carpenter, 1864). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=534176 on 2012-09-01Turgeon, D.D., et al. 1998. Common and scientific names of aquatic invertebrates of the United States and Canada. American Fisheries Society Special Publication 26
Description
The size of the shell varies between 5 mm and 11 mm. Distribution This species occurs in the Pacific Ocean from Washington to Southern California, USA.
References
External links Biodiversity Heritage Library (1 publication) Encyclopedia of Life ITIS World Register of Marine Species