Oliva bulbiformis
NameOliva bulbiformis
Scientific NameOliva bulbiformis
Common NameBulbous Olive
FamilyOlividae
GenusOliva
Speciesbulbiformis
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and parts of northern Australia.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)30-60 mm (The specimen in the image appears to be in this range, likely around 35-45 mm based on its size relative to the human hand).
Identifying FeaturesKey features include its glossy, cylindrical shell, short spire, long narrow aperture, and characteristic reddish-brown zigzag or tent-like patterns on a pale background. The presence of multiple columellar folds at the anterior end of the aperture is also diagnostic.
Raritycommon
Author CitationDuclos, 1835
Description
Oliva bulbiformis, commonly known as the Bulbous Olive, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Olividae, the olive snails. It is characterized by its smooth, glossy, and cylindrical shell, often adorned with intricate patterns. These snails are predatory, burrowing in sandy substrates to hunt other invertebrates.
