Yellowish Olive Snail
NameYellowish Olive Snail
Scientific NameOliva flammulata
Common NameYellowish Olive Snail
FamilyOlividae
GenusOliva
Speciesflammulata
Geographic DistributionEastern Atlantic Ocean, specifically along the coast of West Africa, ranging from Mauritania south to Angola.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)35
Identifying FeaturesIts most distinguishing features are its sleek, glossy, and elongated shape, short spire, and long, narrow aperture. The characteristic yellowish-brown base color combined with darker, often wavy, patterns and a plicate columella helps in identification within the genus *Oliva*.
Raritycommon
Author CitationLamarck, 1811
Description
A marine gastropod shell characterized by its smooth, highly polished, and elongated-cylindrical to ovate shape. It features a relatively short, conical spire and a long, narrow aperture. The shell's surface is glossy, and its coloration typically includes yellowish-brown to light brown hues with distinctive darker patterns.
