Oliva rufula
NameOliva rufula
Scientific NameOliva rufula
Common NameRufous Olive
FamilyOlividae
GenusOliva
Speciesrufula
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and parts of the Indian Ocean.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)20-60
Identifying FeaturesSmooth, highly glossy, elongated-cylindrical shell; short spire; long, narrow aperture; characteristic columellar folds; distinctive reddish-brown banded pattern; often with dark spots on the inner lip.
Raritycommon
Author CitationDuclos, 1835
Description
The shell of Oliva rufula is typically elongated and cylindrical, characterized by a smooth, highly glossy surface. It possesses a short, conical spire and a long, narrow aperture that extends nearly the full length of the body whorl. The columella features distinct folds at its anterior end, and the inner lip often displays dark spots. Its coloration is a striking pattern of light brown to reddish-brown, overlaid with darker, somewhat irregular axial or spiral bands, giving it a banded or mottled appearance.
