Oliva undatella
NameOliva undatella
Scientific NameOliva undatella
Common NameWavy Olive, Undate Olive
FamilyOlividae
GenusOliva
Speciesundatella
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including East Africa, the Red Sea, Indian Ocean, and Western Pacific.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)20-50
Identifying FeaturesGlossy, smooth shell with a short spire; distinctive wavy or zigzag axial patterns; prominent columellar folds; often seen with the mantle extended, partially covering the shell, as depicted in the image.
Raritycommon
Author CitationLamarck, 1811
Description
A medium-sized, glossy marine gastropod, commonly known as the Wavy Olive. Its shell is characterized by a smooth, elongate-oval shape and distinctive wavy or zigzag patterns. The image shows the live animal partially buried in sandy substrate, with its mantle extended, typical behavior for olive snails.
