Oliva jaspidea
NameOliva jaspidea
Scientific NameOliva jaspidea
Common NameJasper Olive
FamilyOlividae
GenusOliva
Speciesjaspidea
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas like the Philippines, Indonesia, and other parts of the Western Pacific.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)15-30
Identifying FeaturesSmooth, glossy shell surface; short spire; long, narrow aperture; columella with several distinct folds; characteristic olive shape. The specific color patterns, though variable, are also key to identification.
Raritycommon
Author CitationDuclos, 1835
Description
A small to medium-sized marine gastropod shell, commonly known as the Jasper Olive. The shell is typically elongate-ovate, smooth, and glossy, though the specimen in the image appears somewhat worn and has a patch of white encrustation or damage on its dark brown surface. It features a short spire and a long, narrow aperture.
