Maximum size: 2 - 6 cm

Depth 1 - 45 m

These snail species have a large flat foot that is twice as long as their shell.

In some species, the foot provides limited swimming ability,

probably to escape predators.

The shiny, very beautiful shells are popular collector's items.

They are carnivores and scavengers and live in sandy soils.

The shell of Oliva amethystina has a smooth, shiny surface,

mostly cream-colored or yellow-brown, yellow-orange inside.

Carnivores, they are said to hunt other snails and mussels

They also eat carrion.

Normally these snails are not often found outdoors,

as they search for food in sandy soils up to the siphon.

Bangka island North Sulawesi