Olivella mandarina
NameOlivella mandarina
Scientific NameOlivella mandarina
Common NameMandarin Olive Shell
FamilyOlividae
GenusOlivella
Speciesmandarina
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)15
Identifying FeaturesIts small size, highly polished and smooth surface, elongated-ovate shape, short spire, and the characteristic orange-brown subsutural band are key identifying features. The columella usually exhibits a few folds at its base.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Duclos, 1840)
Description
A small, smooth, and highly glossy marine gastropod shell, characterized by its elongated-ovate to subcylindrical shape. It features a short, conical spire and a relatively large body whorl. The aperture is long and narrow, typical of the Olivella genus.
