Is the Purplemouth Olive dangerous to divers?

The Purplemouth Olive is harmless to divers.

How big does the Purplemouth Olive get?

The Purplemouth Olive grows to about 6 cm.

Purplemouth Olive

Oliva caerulea

Group: Other
Max size: 6 cm
For divers: safe

This glossy olive snail spends the day buried in the sandy flats of the shallow subtidal, ploughing just beneath the surface. Its polished shell, around 6 centimetres long, has long been gathered by collectors for its colour and shine.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Olividae › Oliva

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 208388.

FAQ

Is the Purplemouth Olive dangerous to divers?: The Purplemouth Olive is harmless to divers.
How big does the Purplemouth Olive get?: The Purplemouth Olive grows to about 6 cm.