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littorine des rochers

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 (animal)

Phylum

Mollusca (mollusques)

Class

Gastropoda (Gastropoda)

Order

Littorinimorpha (Littorinimorpha)

Species

Littorina saxatilis (littorine des rochers)

Names in Other Languages

French littorine des rochers

German Raue Strandschnecke

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of littorine des rochers?

The scientific name of littorine des rochers is Littorina saxatilis. It belongs to the genus Littorina.

What is the conservation status of littorine des rochers?

littorine des rochers (Littorina saxatilis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does littorine des rochers live?

littorine des rochers 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 littorine des rochers belong to?

littorine des rochers (Littorina saxatilis) belongs to the genus Littorina, which is part of the taxonomic family Littorinidae.

Is littorine des rochers endangered?

No, littorine des rochers (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 littorine des rochers belong to?

littorine des rochers (Littorina saxatilis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of littorine des rochers?

The closest relatives of littorine des rochers in the genus Littorina include bigorneau, bigorneau jeune, flat periwinkle.