Oliva cf carneola (Gmelin, 1791)
15mm

This was in sand at Gazer. The photo was identified on iNaturalist as O. carneola. Many olive species have highly variable shells, but I am leaving the ID tentative. Oliva carneola from the Marshalls differs in its relatively consistent shell coloration, lighter colored animal and higher spire.

Created 13 February 2020
Updated 13 June 2025

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