Oliva caroliniana
NameOliva caroliniana
Scientific NameOliva caroliniana
Common NameCarolina Olive
FamilyOlividae
GenusOliva
Speciescaroliniana
Geographic DistributionWestern Atlantic Ocean, ranging from North Carolina to Florida in the United States, and throughout the Gulf of Mexico.
Habitatsubtidal
Average Size (mm)Typically ranges from 25 mm to 50 mm (approximately 1 to 2 inches) in length.
Identifying FeaturesSmooth, glossy, elongated shell with a short spire. The characteristic color pattern of irregular spots or blotches on a light background is a key identifier. The columella is typically plicate (folded).
Raritycommon
Author CitationDuclos, 1835
Description
Oliva caroliniana, commonly known as the Carolina Olive, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Olividae. Its shell is characterized by a smooth, glossy, and elongated-oval shape, typically found buried in sandy substrates in its natural habitat.
