Oliva buelowi
NameOliva buelowi
Scientific NameOliva buelowi
Common NameBuelow's Olive
FamilyOlividae
GenusOliva
Speciesbuelowi
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas like the Philippines, Indonesia, and other parts of the Western Pacific.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)30-60
Identifying FeaturesSmooth, highly polished surface; elongate-cylindrical shape; short, conical spire; characteristic blotchy and streaky color pattern; long, narrow aperture; columella typically plicate.
Raritycommon
Author CitationSowerby III, 1889
Description
A smooth, highly polished, cylindrical seashell with a short, conical spire. The shell exhibits a light tan to orange-brown background color, adorned with irregular, dark brown to purplish-brown blotches and axial streaks. It is shown partially buried in a sandy-gravelly substrate.
