Argentine dwarf olive
NameArgentine dwarf olive
Scientific NameOlivella tehuelcha
Common NameArgentine dwarf olive
FamilyOlividae
GenusOlivella
Speciestehuelcha
Geographic DistributionSouthwestern Atlantic Ocean, specifically off the coasts of Argentina and Uruguay.
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)10-25 mm
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, highly polished and smooth surface, characteristic olive-like shape, relatively short spire, and a narrow, elongated aperture. The columella often has a few folds near the base.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Duclos, 1835)
Description
A small, smooth, and glossy marine gastropod shell, characterized by its elongate-ovate shape and pale coloration. The shell exhibits a polished surface and a relatively narrow aperture, typical of the Olividae family.
