Oliva dactyliola
NameOliva dactyliola
Scientific NameOliva dactyliola
Common NameFinger Olive
FamilyOlividae
GenusOliva
Speciesdactyliola
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands.
Habitatintertidal
Average Size (mm)20-50
Identifying FeaturesCharacterized by its glossy, elongated-oval shell with a distinctive olive-green and darker mottled or reticulated pattern. The animal is frequently observed partially buried in sand with its long, prominent siphon extended.
Raritycommon
Author CitationDuclos, 1835
Description
A marine gastropod, *Oliva dactyliola*, partially buried in dark sandy substrate. The shell is smooth, highly glossy, and elongated-oval in shape, displaying an olive-green base color with darker, somewhat mottled or reticulated patterns. The animal's long, speckled siphon is clearly visible extending upwards from the sand, indicating its burrowing nature.
