Olivella bullula
NameOlivella bullula
Scientific NameOlivella bullula
Common NameDwarf Olive Shell
FamilyOlividae
GenusOlivella
Speciesbullula
Geographic DistributionWestern Atlantic Ocean, including the Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and off the coast of Brazil. Its range extends from Florida (USA) southwards.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)8-12
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, extremely smooth and glossy surface, elongate-ovate shape, and a relatively tall, pointed spire for an *Olivella*. The aperture is long and narrow, and the columella (inner lip) typically has a callus and subtle plications at its base, though these may be faint. The uniform white coloration is also a key feature.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Reeve, 1850)
Description
A small, smooth, and highly glossy marine gastropod shell, typically elongate-ovate to fusiform in shape with a moderately tall, pointed spire. The shell surface is unornamented, giving it a polished appearance. The aperture is long and narrow, extending nearly the full length of the body whorl. The shell is uniformly white or pale cream.
