Collection of Olives

[paul monfils]

All of the Oliva shells (#1-26, and 29) are the same species, Oliva bulbosa, which is the only Oliva species found in the Red Sea. The others (27, 28 and 30-35) are also members of the Olive Shell family, but in the genus Ancilla. There are at least 2 species, probably 3, can't be certain without closer examination. Likely species - Ancilla cinnamonea, Ancilla ventricosa, Ancilla djboutina.