List of marine molluscs of Mozambique

The list of marine molluscs of Mozambique is a list of saltwater species that form a part of the molluscan fauna of Mozambique. This list does not include the land or freshwater molluscs.

Map of the Southern African coastline showing some of the landmarks referred to in species range statements


Gastropoda

Gastropods in Mozambique include:

Patellogastropoda

Patellidae - True limpets

Vetigastropoda

Pleurotomariidae

Haliotidae - Abalone

Fissurellidae - Keyhole limpets

Trochidae

Turbinidae - Turban shells

Phasianellidae

Neritimorpha

Neritidae - Nerites

Caenogastropoda

Hipponicidae - Hoof limpets

Littorinidae


Assimineidae

Vermetidae - Worm shells

Turritellidae

Potamididae

Cerithiidae

Xenophoridae

Cypraeidae - True cowries

Ovulidae

Velutinidae

Triviidae - Trivia

Naticidae - Necklace shells

Tonnidae - Cassinae - Helmet shells

Janthinidae - Violet shells

Bursidae

Ranellidae

Muricidae

Mitridae - Mitres

Strombidae - Strombs

Nassariidae

Dogwhelks

Plough shells

Olividae - Olive shells

Conidae - Cone shells

Heterobranchia

Architectonicidae

Siphonariidae - False limpets

Hydatinidae

Philinidae

Anaspidea

Aplysiidae

Notaspidea

Pleurobranchidae

Nudibranchia - Nudibranchs

Hexabranchidae

Bivalvia

Bivalves in Mozambique include:

Mytilidae - Mussels

Arcidae - Ark clams

Noetiidae

Pinnidae - Pen shells

Gryphaeidae

Ostreidae - True oysters

Anomiidae - Saddle oysters

Pteriidae - Pearl oysters

Pectinidae - Scallops

Cardiidae - Cockles

Tridacnidae - Giant clams

Mactridae - Trough shells

Carditidae

Solenidae

Lucinidae

Unionidae

Lasaeidae

Tellinidae

Teredinidae

Donacidae - Wedge shells

Psammobiidae - Sunset clams

Veneridae - Venus shells

Polyplacophora

Chitons (Polyplacophora) in Mozambique include:

Ischnochitonidae

Chitonidae

Cephalopoda

Cephalopods in Mozambique include:

Teuthida - Squid

Loliginidae

Sepiida - Cuttlefish

Sepiidae

Spirulida - Ram's horn squid

Spirulidae

See also

Lists of molluscs of surrounding countries:

References

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