Olivella esther
NameOlivella esther
Scientific NameOlivella esther
Common NameDwarf Olive Shell
FamilyOlividae
GenusOlivella
Speciesesther
Geographic DistributionWestern Atlantic Ocean, including Florida, the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean Sea, and Brazil.
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)10-25
Identifying FeaturesSmooth, highly polished, olive-shaped shell; pointed spire; long, narrow aperture extending nearly the full length of the body whorl; often features a callus on the columella with one or more folds at the base. The shell in the image exhibits these general characteristics, though the columellar area is partially obscured by debris.
Raritycommon
Author CitationDuclos, 1835
Description
A small, smooth, and glossy marine gastropod shell, characterized by its elongate-ovate, olive-like shape. The shell in the image is uniformly white or very pale, with a pointed spire and a long, narrow aperture. Some sandy debris is visible adhering to the columellar area.
