Felicioliva peruviana
NameFelicioliva peruviana
Scientific NameFelicioliva peruviana
Common NamePeruvian Olive Snail
FamilyOlividae
GenusFelicioliva
Speciesperuviana
Geographic DistributionEastern Pacific Ocean, specifically along the coasts of Peru and Chile.
Habitatsubtidal
Average Size (mm)Typically ranges from 20 to 40 mm in length.
Identifying FeaturesGlossy, elongated shell with a distinctive reddish-brown reticulated pattern on a pale background. The living animal possesses a very large, fleshy foot that can extend to envelop much of the shell, and a prominent siphon. The short spire and long, narrow aperture are characteristic of olive snails.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Lamarck, 1811)
Description
Felicioliva peruviana, commonly known as the Peruvian olive snail, is a marine gastropod mollusk belonging to the family Olividae. This species is characterized by its glossy, elongated, and cylindrical shell, often partially or fully covered by the large, fleshy foot of the living animal. It is typically found burrowing in sandy or muddy substrates in its native habitat.
