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Raue Strandschnecke

Littorina saxatilis

Least Concern

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The Black-Lined Periwinkle (Littorina saxatilis) is a species in the genus Littorina. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, flooded grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, flooded grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (Namibia, South Africa), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇦 Namibia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Mollusca (Weichtiere)

Class

Gastropoda (Schnecken)

Order

Littorinimorpha (Littorinimorpha)

Species

Littorina saxatilis (Raue Strandschnecke)

Names in Other Languages

French littorine des rochers

German Raue Strandschnecke

Similar Species in Littorina

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Flache Strandschnecke

stumpfe Strandschnecke

Littorina obtusata

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Raue Strandschnecke?

The scientific name of Raue Strandschnecke is Littorina saxatilis. It belongs to the genus Littorina.

What is the conservation status of Raue Strandschnecke?

Raue Strandschnecke (Littorina saxatilis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Raue Strandschnecke live?

Raue Strandschnecke is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Namibia, South Africa), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Denmark, Italy, Namibia, Norway, Portugal, South Africa, Sweden, United States.

What family does Raue Strandschnecke belong to?

Raue Strandschnecke (Littorina saxatilis) belongs to the genus Littorina, which is part of the taxonomic family Littorinidae.

Is Raue Strandschnecke endangered?

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

What kingdom does Raue Strandschnecke belong to?

Raue Strandschnecke (Littorina saxatilis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Raue Strandschnecke?

The closest relatives of Raue Strandschnecke in the genus Littorina include Flache Strandschnecke, Hölker, stumpfe Strandschnecke.