Oliva parkinsoni
NameOliva parkinsoni
Scientific NameOliva parkinsoni
Common NameParkinson's Olive
FamilyOlividae
GenusOliva
Speciesparkinsoni
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific, including regions around Australia (Queensland), Papua New Guinea, and other Western Pacific islands.
Average Size (mm)30-60
Identifying FeaturesSmooth, glossy, elongated shell with a low spire. Distinctive mottled reddish-brown patterns on a lighter background. The living animal's mantle often partially covers the shell, and a prominent siphon is visible. The columella (inner lip) typically has several folds or plications near the base.
Raritycommon
Author CitationCernohorsky, 1970
Description
Oliva parkinsoni is a species of predatory sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Olividae, the olive shells. The shell is characterized by its smooth, glossy, elongated-cylindrical shape and distinctive color patterns. The living animal is often seen partially covered by its mantle, which can extend over the shell, and possesses a prominent siphon. This specimen is observed on a sandy or rubble substrate adjacent to what appears to be a stony coral.
