Cupidoliva nympha
NameCupidoliva nympha
Scientific NameCupidoliva nympha
Common NameNone known
FamilyOlividae
GenusCupidoliva
Speciesnympha
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific, including regions such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)Shell length typically ranges from 15 to 25 mm.
Identifying FeaturesKey features include the large, translucent mantle that almost completely covers the shell in the living animal, the smooth and glossy shell surface (though mostly obscured), and the characteristic fusiform shape of olive snails. The spire is relatively short and pointed.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Maes, 1967)
Description
A living specimen of Cupidoliva nympha, a marine gastropod, is shown. The animal's large, translucent, and pale mantle almost entirely envelops its smooth, glossy shell. Only the apex of the shell is clearly visible, appearing light amber to brownish. The overall shape of the animal, including the extended mantle, is elongated and somewhat fusiform.
