Oliva brettinghami
NameOliva brettinghami
Scientific NameOliva brettinghami
Common NameBrettingham's Olive
FamilyOlividae
GenusOliva
Speciesbrettinghami
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and parts of Australia.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)30
Identifying FeaturesKey features include its glossy, elongated, cylindrical shape, short conical spire, and the characteristic dark zig-zag pattern. The long, narrow aperture and the presence of a siphon (in live specimens) are also diagnostic for the genus.
Raritycommon
Author CitationCrosse, 1867
Description
A small, glossy, elongated, and cylindrical marine gastropod shell, commonly known as Brettingham's Olive. The shell features a distinctive pattern of dark brown, wavy, zig-zag lines over a lighter, creamy background. The spire is short and conical. The image shows the live animal with its siphon extended, resting in a human hand, indicating its relatively small size.
