Olivella exilis is a species of small sea snail, marine gastropod mollusk in the subfamily Olivellinae, in the family Olividae, the olives. Species in the genus Olivella are commonly called dwarf olives.
The taxonomic status of this species is uncertain.
Description
The length of this species attains 10 mm.
Distribution
This marine species occurs off the
The Bahamas; the
Greater Antilles Guadeloupe and off Southeastern
Florida, USA.
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