Olivancillaria urceus
NameOlivancillaria urceus
Scientific NameOlivancillaria urceus
Common NameUrceus Olive
FamilyOlividae
GenusOlivancillaria
Speciesurceus
Geographic DistributionAtlantic coast of South America, including Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)Ranges from approximately 40 mm to 70 mm in length. The specimen in the image appears to be around 50-60 mm.
Identifying FeaturesSmooth, highly polished, cylindrical-conical shell; short, slightly sunken spire; a prominent, broad white band on the body whorl; a long, narrow aperture; and a well-developed parietal callus.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Röding, 1798)
Description
A medium-sized, smooth, and glossy marine gastropod shell, characterized by its cylindrical-conical shape. The shell in the image displays a prominent broad white band on the body whorl, contrasting with a light brown to tan background. The spire is short and somewhat sunken, typical of olive shells. The overall appearance is sleek and polished, with fine sand grains adhering to its surface, indicating its sandy habitat.
