Giant Olives [Callianax]

Description

Callianax, previously known as a part of the genus Oliva, is characterized by relatively larger shells that are highly polished, with vivid coloration and patterns. These 'Giant Olives' are found in sandy or muddy substrates in tropical and subtropical seas, where they hunt for invertebrates.

Species
Giant Olive
Giant Olive [Oliva gigas]
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Leopard Olive
Leopard Olive [Oliva leopardus]
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Golden Olive
Golden Olive [Oliva auricularia]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Mollusks
Mollusca
Class Gastropods
Gastropoda
Order Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
Family Olive snails
Olividae
Statistics
  • Species 3