San Pedro Dwarf Olive Snail
NameSan Pedro Dwarf Olive Snail
Scientific NameOlivella baetica
Common NameSan Pedro Dwarf Olive Snail
FamilyOlividae
GenusOlivella
Speciesbaetica
Geographic DistributionPacific coast of North America, ranging from Alaska to Baja California, Mexico.
Habitatintertidal
Average Size (mm)10-25
Identifying FeaturesSmall, slender, and highly polished shell; elongate-ovate profile; moderately elevated spire; characteristic long, narrow aperture; and generally pale, uniform coloration.
Dietcarnivore
Raritycommon
Author CitationCarpenter, 1864
Description
The San Pedro Dwarf Olive Snail, scientifically known as *Olivella baetica*, is a small, marine gastropod characterized by its smooth, glossy, and elongate-ovate shell. The shell typically exhibits pale coloration, ranging from whitish to light purplish-grey, as seen in the image. It is a common species found burrowing in sandy substrates along the Pacific coast.
