tiger olive
Nametiger olive
Scientific NameOliva tigrina
Common NameTiger olive
FamilyOlividae
GenusOliva
Speciestigrina
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and other parts of Southeast Asia.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)Typically ranges from 30 mm to 90 mm, with an average size often around 50-70 mm.
Identifying FeaturesSmooth, highly polished, elongated-ovate shell with a low spire and a long, narrow aperture. The most distinctive feature is its 'tiger-like' spotted or blotched pattern. The columella exhibits characteristic folds or plications.
Raritycommon
Author CitationLamarck, 1811
Description
A smooth, glossy, elongated-ovate marine gastropod shell characterized by a distinctive pattern of dark spots or blotches on a lighter background. It features a low spire and a long, narrow aperture.
