Agaronia lutaria
NameAgaronia lutaria
Scientific NameAgaronia lutaria
Common NameMud Olive, Lutaria Olive
FamilyOlividae
GenusAgaronia
Specieslutaria
Geographic DistributionWestern Atlantic Ocean, including the southeastern United States (e.g., Florida), Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean Sea.
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)40-50
Identifying FeaturesSmooth, glossy, and elongated shell; short, conical spire; long, narrow aperture; characteristic mottled brown pattern on a lighter background; and a distinctive callus on the columella (though not fully visible in this view, it's a family trait).
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Röding, 1798)
Description
An elongated, cylindrical, and highly polished seashell, held in a human hand. The shell features a short, conical spire and a long, narrow aperture. Its surface is smooth and glossy, displaying a distinctive mottled pattern of brown hues on a lighter background. The overall impression is one of elegance and streamlined form, typical of olive shells.
