Olivella fulgurata
NameOlivella fulgurata
Scientific NameOlivella fulgurata
Common NameLightning Olive
FamilyOlivellidae
GenusOlivella
Speciesfulgurata
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines and Indonesia.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)10-18
Identifying FeaturesSmooth, glossy, and elongated ovate-conical shell; long, narrow aperture; characteristic lightning-like color patterns (though variable); small size; presence of a columellar callus with plications (a key genus feature, though not always clearly visible in images).
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Adams & Reeve, 1850)
Description
A collection of small, elongated, and highly polished shells of the marine gastropod, Olivella fulgurata. The shells display a range of creamy white to yellowish-brown base colors, often adorned with distinctive, irregular, darker orange or brown zigzag patterns, particularly on the spire and body whorl. Their smooth, glossy surface and characteristic shape are evident.
