Olivancillaria carcellesi
NameOlivancillaria carcellesi
Scientific NameOlivancillaria carcellesi
Common NameCarcelles's Olive
FamilyOlividae
GenusOlivancillaria
Speciescarcellesi
Geographic DistributionSouthwestern Atlantic Ocean, primarily off the coasts of Argentina and Uruguay.
Habitatintertidal
Average Size (mm)30-50
Identifying FeaturesSmooth, glossy, ovate shell with a low spire. Long, narrow aperture with characteristic columellar folds at the base. Distinctive spiral banding in shades of brown and lighter colors. No operculum.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Klappenbach, 1965)
Description
A smooth, glossy marine gastropod shell, characterized by its ovate shape and distinctive banded color pattern. The shell in the image displays various shades of brown with lighter, almost white or pale blue-grey, spiral bands. It has a relatively low spire and a long, narrow aperture, typical of olive shells. The columella shows characteristic folds at the base.
