Redmouth Olive
Oliva miniacea
- Group: Other
- Max size: 9 cm
- For divers: safe
Glossy and cigar shaped, the redmouth olive ploughs just under the surface of shallow sandy bottoms, polished to a shine by the mantle that wraps its shell. Its vivid colours and high gloss make it a long standing favourite among shell collectors.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Olividae › Oliva
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 208379.
FAQ
- Is the Redmouth Olive dangerous to divers?
- The Redmouth Olive is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Redmouth Olive get?
- The Redmouth Olive grows to about 9 cm.