Juliet's olive
NameJuliet's olive
Scientific NameOliva julieta
Common NameJuliet's olive
FamilyOlividae
GenusOliva
Speciesjulieta
Geographic DistributionWestern Atlantic, ranging from Florida to Brazil, including the Caribbean Sea.
Habitatintertidal
Average Size (mm)55
Identifying FeaturesGlossy, smooth surface; elongated, cylindrical-ovate shape; moderately pointed spire; long, narrow aperture; distinct columellar folds at the anterior end; characteristic blotchy brown patterns.
Raritycommon
Author CitationDuclos, 1840
Description
A medium-sized, elongated, and glossy marine gastropod shell, characterized by its cylindrical-ovate shape and a moderately pointed spire. The shell's surface is smooth and shiny, displaying a creamy white or pale yellowish background adorned with striking, irregular, blotchy, or zigzag patterns of dark reddish-brown. The aperture is long and narrow, and the columella features several distinct folds towards the base. This species, commonly known as Juliet's olive, is found in the Western Atlantic, inhabiting sandy bottoms where it preys on other invertebrates.
