Flat Periwinkle

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in terrestrial and aquatic habitats including forests and freshwater.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (حيوانات)

Phylum

Mollusca (رخويات)

Class

Gastropoda (بطنيات القدم)

Order

Littorinimorpha (ونكيات الشكل)

Family

Littorinidae

Genus

Littorina

Species

Littorina obtusata (Flat Periwinkle)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish bígaro chato

French bigorneau jeune

German stumpfe Strandschnecke

Similar Species in Littorina

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Black-Lined Periwinkle

Littorina saxatilis

Least Concern

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Common Periwinkle

Littorina littorea

Least Concern

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flat periwinkle

Littorina fabalis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Flat Periwinkle?

The scientific name of Flat Periwinkle is Littorina obtusata. It belongs to the genus Littorina.

What is the conservation status of Flat Periwinkle?

Flat Periwinkle (Littorina obtusata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Flat Periwinkle live?

Flat Periwinkle is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Flat Periwinkle belong to?

Flat Periwinkle (Littorina obtusata) belongs to the genus Littorina, which is part of the taxonomic family Littorinidae.

Is Flat Periwinkle endangered?

No, Flat Periwinkle (Littorina obtusata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Flat Periwinkle belong to?

Flat Periwinkle (Littorina obtusata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).

What are the closest relatives of Flat Periwinkle?

The closest relatives of Flat Periwinkle in the genus Littorina include Black-Lined Periwinkle, Common Periwinkle, flat periwinkle.