Oliva lecoquiana
NameOliva lecoquiana
Scientific NameOliva lecoquiana
Common NameLecocq's Olive
FamilyOlividae
GenusOliva
Specieslecoquiana
Geographic DistributionEastern Atlantic Ocean, specifically along the coast of West Africa, ranging from Senegal to Angola.
Habitatsubtidal
Average Size (mm)20-40
Identifying FeaturesIts smooth, glossy, cylindrical shape, low spire, and characteristic dark, mottled or reticulated pattern are key identifying features. The columella (inner lip) often has several folds.
Raritycommon
Author CitationDucros de Saint Germain, 1857
Description
A small to medium-sized, smooth, and glossy marine gastropod shell, characterized by its cylindrical shape and distinctive dark, mottled pattern. It belongs to the olive shell family.
