Oliva ponderosa
NameOliva ponderosa
Scientific NameOliva ponderosa
Common NamePonderous Olive
FamilyOlividae
GenusOliva
Speciesponderosa
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas like the Philippines, Indonesia, Solomon Islands, and Papua New Guinea.
Habitatsubtidal
Average Size (mm)Typically ranges from 40 mm to 90 mm in length, with some specimens reaching up to 100 mm.
Identifying FeaturesSmooth, highly glossy surface; elongate-ovate shape; short spire; long, narrow aperture; characteristic color patterns of blotches or reticulations on a pale background; deeply channeled suture.
Raritycommon
Author CitationDuclos, 1835
Description
A medium to large-sized marine gastropod shell, characterized by its smooth, glossy, and cylindrical-ovate form. The shell in the image displays a pristine white background adorned with irregular, blotchy patterns of reddish-pink to purplish-pink, particularly concentrated towards the apex and base. The aperture is long and narrow, typical of the genus Oliva. It is a predatory snail that burrows in sandy substrates.
