Oliva oliva
NameOliva oliva
Scientific NameOliva oliva
Common NameCommon Olive, Olive Snail
FamilyOlividae
GenusOliva
Speciesoliva
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including the Indian Ocean, Western Pacific, and Southeast Asia.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)25
Identifying FeaturesHighly polished, smooth, and elongated shell; short spire; characteristic pattern of dark spots on a light background; often seen with the mantle extended over the shell; columella typically plicate (folded).
Raritycommon
Author CitationLinnaeus, 1758
Description
A living specimen of Oliva oliva, commonly known as the Common Olive snail, is depicted partially buried in wet sand. Its smooth, glossy, elongated-oval shell is visible, with the animal's mantle partially extended over it. The shell exhibits a pale background with distinct dark spots.
