Oliva todosina
NameOliva todosina
Scientific NameOliva todosina
Common NameTodosina Olive
FamilyOlividae
GenusOliva
Speciestodosina
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines and Indonesia.
Habitatsubtidal
Average Size (mm)40-50
Identifying FeaturesKey identifying features include its highly glossy, cylindrical shape, the very short spire that is often almost entirely covered by the last whorl, and a long, narrow aperture. The smooth surface and characteristic olive shape are distinctive.
Raritycommon
Author CitationDuclos, 1840
Description
A species of marine gastropod mollusk, commonly known as an olive shell, characterized by its smooth, glossy, and cylindrical shell. The shell typically exhibits a light background color with varying patterns of darker markings, as seen in the image.
