Agaronia propatula
NameAgaronia propatula
Scientific NameAgaronia propatula
Common NameOlive shell, Agaronia olive
FamilyOlividae
GenusAgaronia
Speciespropatula
Geographic DistributionEastern Pacific Ocean, ranging from Baja California, Mexico, south to Peru.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)30-70 mm
Identifying FeaturesHighly glossy, elongated fusiform shape; distinctive purplish-brown axial banding over a lighter background; moderately tall, conical spire; long, narrow, D-shaped aperture with a purplish interior; smooth columella.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Conrad, 1849)
Description
A medium-sized, highly glossy, elongated olive shell characterized by its smooth surface and distinctive purplish-brown axial banding. It possesses a moderately tall spire and a long, narrow aperture with a purplish interior.
