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Alpen-Windelschnecke

Vertigo alpestris

Least Concern

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The Alpine whorl snail (Vertigo alpestris) is a species in the genus Vertigo. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in terrestrial and aquatic habitats including forests and freshwater. Distributed across Denmark, France, Italy, Norway, and Sweden.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Denmark, France, Italy, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Mollusca (Weichtiere)

Class

Gastropoda (Schnecken)

Order

Stylommatophora (Landlungenschnecken)

Species

Vertigo alpestris (Alpen-Windelschnecke)

Names in Other Languages

German Alpen-Windelschnecke

Similar Species in Vertigo

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Bauchige Windelschnecke

Vertigo moulinsiana

Near Threatened

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Blanke Windelschnecke

Vertigo genesii

Near Threatened

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Gebänderte Windelschnecke

Vertigo substriata

Data Deficient

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Gemeine Windelschnecke

Vertigo pygmaea

Near Threatened

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Linksgewundene Windelschnecke

schmale Windelschnecke

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Alpen-Windelschnecke?

The scientific name of Alpen-Windelschnecke is Vertigo alpestris. It belongs to the genus Vertigo.

What is the conservation status of Alpen-Windelschnecke?

Alpen-Windelschnecke (Vertigo alpestris) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Alpen-Windelschnecke live?

Alpen-Windelschnecke is found in Distributed across Denmark, France, Italy, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Denmark, France, Italy, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Alpen-Windelschnecke belong to?

Alpen-Windelschnecke (Vertigo alpestris) belongs to the genus Vertigo, which is part of the taxonomic family Vertiginidae.

Is Alpen-Windelschnecke endangered?

No, Alpen-Windelschnecke (Vertigo alpestris) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Alpen-Windelschnecke belong to?

Alpen-Windelschnecke (Vertigo alpestris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Alpen-Windelschnecke?

The closest relatives of Alpen-Windelschnecke in the genus Vertigo include Bauchige Windelschnecke, Blanke Windelschnecke, Gebänderte Windelschnecke, Gemeine Windelschnecke, Linksgewundene Windelschnecke.