Olivancillaria vesica
NameOlivancillaria vesica
Scientific NameOlivancillaria vesica
Common NameBladder Olive
FamilyOlividae
GenusOlivancillaria
Speciesvesica
Geographic DistributionWestern Atlantic Ocean, including the coasts of Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina.
Habitatsubtidal
Average Size (mm)30-60
Identifying FeaturesHighly glossy and smooth surface, ovate-cylindrical shape, short spire, and distinct color patterns of axial bands or blotches. The aperture is long and narrow, and the columella often has folds (though not visible in this dorsal view).
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Gmelin, 1791)
Description
A smooth, glossy seashell belonging to the species Olivancillaria vesica, commonly known as the Bladder Olive. The shell exhibits an ovate-cylindrical shape with a short spire and a characteristic polished surface. Its coloration includes a pale, creamy background adorned with irregular, somewhat translucent brownish and purplish-grey axial bands or blotches.
