Olivancillaria deshayesiana
NameOlivancillaria deshayesiana
Scientific NameOlivancillaria deshayesiana
Common NameDeshayes' Olive
FamilyOlividae
GenusOlivancillaria
Speciesdeshayesiana
Geographic DistributionAtlantic coast of South America, including Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina.
Habitatintertidal
Average Size (mm)30-60
Identifying FeaturesSmooth, highly glossy surface; characteristic olive shape; distinct color patterns with axial bands; a prominent, smooth, white columellar callus; and a long, narrow aperture.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Ducros de Saint Germain, 1857)
Description
A smooth, glossy, and elongated-ovate seashell, typically found on sandy beaches. The shell exhibits a purplish-brown or lavender base color with darker, wavy axial bands. Its aperture is long and narrow, and the columella (inner lip) is smooth and white, covered by a prominent callus. This specimen is shown resting on coarse sand, indicative of its natural habitat.
