Olivella sphoni
NameOlivella sphoni
Scientific NameOlivella sphoni
Common NameSphon's Dwarf Olive
FamilyOlivellidae
GenusOlivella
Speciessphoni
Geographic DistributionEastern Pacific, specifically from California (USA) to Baja California (Mexico).
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)10-20
Identifying FeaturesGlossy, smooth, elongated-conical shell; characteristic brown color patterns with darker bands; moderately elevated spire; distinct columellar callus; small size for the genus.
Raritycommon
Author CitationBurch & Burch, 1962
Description
A small to medium-sized marine gastropod shell, characterized by its elongated-conical and glossy form. The shell is smooth, typically light brown to reddish-brown, often adorned with darker spiral bands or blotches. It possesses a moderately elevated spire and a long, narrow aperture. Found burrowing in sandy substrates along the Eastern Pacific coast.
