Algarve Volute
Cymbium olla
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 20–30 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
A large volute snail of warm shallow water, the Algarve volute hunts soft sandy floors in estuaries and protected bays no deeper than about 10 metres. It glides over fine sand and seagrass beds with a broad fleshy foot, growing past 15 centimetres long.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Volutidae › Cymbium
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 141965.
FAQ
- How deep does the Algarve Volute live?
- The Algarve Volute (Cymbium olla) is typically found at 20–30 m.
- Is the Algarve Volute dangerous to divers?
- The Algarve Volute is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Algarve Volute get?
- The Algarve Volute grows to about 15 cm.