Olivella oteroi
NameOlivella oteroi
Scientific NameOlivella oteroi
Common NameOtero's Dwarf Olive
FamilyOlivellidae
GenusOlivella
Speciesoteroi
Geographic DistributionKnown from Maspalomas, Gran Canaria (Canary Islands).
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)9.3
Identifying FeaturesSmooth, glossy shell with a characteristic elongated-oval shape. Distinctive brown zigzag or tent-like patterns on a lighter ground. The aperture features a calloused columella with a siphonal notch at the anterior end. Size is typically small, around 9 mm.
Author CitationNot specified
Description
A small, elongated-oval marine gastropod shell, characterized by its smooth, glossy surface and distinctive brown zigzag or tent-like patterns on a lighter, creamy background. The spire is moderately tall, and the aperture is narrow, with a calloused columella and a siphonal notch at the base.
