Olivella inusta
NameOlivella inusta
Scientific NameOlivella inusta
Common NameOlive snail
FamilyOlividae
GenusOlivella
Speciesinusta
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific, particularly the Western Pacific, including regions like Japan, the Philippines, and Indonesia.
Average Size (mm)15-30
Identifying FeaturesSmooth, glossy shell; characteristic purple or dark columellar callus; short spire; large body whorl; often observed with the living animal partially buried in sand, extending its siphon and foot.
Raritycommon
Author CitationReeve, 1850
Description
A small to medium-sized marine gastropod, characterized by its smooth, glossy, and elongated oval shell. It is typically found partially buried in sandy substrates.
