Olivella perplexa
NameOlivella perplexa
Scientific NameOlivella perplexa
Common NamePerplexing Olive
FamilyOlividae
GenusOlivella
Speciesperplexa
Geographic DistributionEastern Pacific, ranging from Baja California, Mexico, southwards to Peru, primarily within the Panamic Province.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)5-15 mm
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, smooth and glossy surface, elongate-ovate profile, short pointed spire, and a long, narrow aperture that extends nearly the full length of the shell. It possesses a characteristic columellar callus with a few folds, though these are not distinctly visible in the provided image.
Raritycommon
Author CitationOlsson, 1956
Description
A small, marine gastropod shell characterized by its smooth, glossy, and elongate-ovate form. The shell exhibits a relatively short spire and a long, narrow aperture. The specimen in the image appears translucent and pale, suggesting a fresh or juvenile shell, or a naturally light-colored variant.
