Amalda southlandica, is a poorly known species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Olividae, the olives.

So far only juveniles have been found; an adult specimen is needed before this species can be properly evaluated.

Range of distribution

This species is endemic to New Zealand. It is found at the entrances to George Sound and Dusky Sound in Fiordland in the South Island.

Habitat

Juvenile specimens of this olive have been found at depths of between 25 and 60 m.

Shell description

The external shell colour is pinkish-buff, except for the protoconch, sutural margining and fasciolar bands, which are white.

The maximum height of the only specimens found so far (juveniles) is 6 mm, and the width is 4 mm.

References

• Powell A W B, New Zealand Mollusca, William Collins Publishers Ltd, Auckland, New Zealand 1979 ISBN 0-00-216906-1