Oliva fijiana
NameOliva fijiana
Scientific NameOliva fijiana
Common NameFijian Olive
FamilyOlividae
GenusOliva
Speciesfijiana
Geographic DistributionEndemic to the Fiji Islands, South Pacific Ocean.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)20-30
Identifying FeaturesSmooth, glossy surface; elongated oval shape; short, conical spire; and a distinctive pattern of reddish-brown streaks and blotches on a pale background. Relatively small size for the genus.
Raritycommon
Author CitationMarrat, 1870
Description
A small to medium-sized, elongated, cylindrical-oval olive shell, characterized by its smooth, highly glossy surface. The shell's background color is typically creamy white to pale tan, adorned with distinctive, irregular reddish-brown to dark brown longitudinal streaks, blotches, and zigzag patterns. The spire is short and conical, often appearing white. This species is endemic to the Fiji Islands and is found in sandy substrates in intertidal to shallow subtidal zones.
