Oliva macleaya
NameOliva macleaya
Scientific NameOliva macleaya
Common NameMacleay's Olive
FamilyOlividae
GenusOliva
Speciesmacleaya
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including parts of Australia (Queensland, New South Wales) and New Caledonia.
Habitatsubtidal
Average Size (mm)20-50 mm
Identifying FeaturesHighly polished, smooth surface; elongated, cylindrical shape; short spire; deeply notched anterior siphon canal; characteristic color patterns (though variable); and a columella with several folds.
Raritycommon
Author CitationDuclos, 1840
Description
A smooth, glossy, and elongated seashell belonging to the genus Oliva, resting on a sandy substrate. The shell exhibits a pale reddish-brown to orange-brown coloration, with subtle longitudinal lighter streaks visible on its surface. The anterior end of the shell is distinctly lighter, appearing almost white. Its overall shape is cylindrical to ovate-cylindrical, characteristic of olive snails.
