Black Olive
Oliva vidua
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–15 m
- Max size: 7 cm
- For divers: safe
The black olive is a glossy cylindrical sea snail with a polished dark shell, prized by collectors. It ploughs through shallow sand between about 5 and 15 metres, foraging on the bottom on its broad burrowing foot.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Olividae › Oliva
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 448164.
FAQ
- How deep does the Black Olive live?
- The Black Olive (Oliva vidua) is typically found at 5–15 m.
- Is the Black Olive dangerous to divers?
- The Black Olive is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Black Olive get?
- The Black Olive grows to about 7 cm.