Ampulla priamus
NameAmpulla priamus
Scientific NameAmpulla priamus
Common NamePriam's Olive
FamilyOlividae
GenusAmpulla
Speciespriamus
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific, including regions such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and other parts of Southeast Asia.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)40-80
Identifying FeaturesGlobose to ovate, smooth, and glossy shell; low spire; large body whorl; wide, elongated aperture; distinctive pattern of scattered dark reddish-brown spots on a pale, often pinkish-orange, background. The interior of the aperture is typically smooth and may also display spotting.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Gmelin, 1791)
Description
A medium-sized, smooth, and glossy marine gastropod shell, characterized by its ovate to subglobose shape, low spire, and large body whorl. The shell exhibits a pale, creamy pinkish-orange background color adorned with distinct, irregularly scattered dark reddish-brown spots. The wide, ovate aperture is smooth and often shares the same spotted pattern internally.
