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bigorneau

Littorina littorea

Least Concern

About

Common Periwinkle (Littorina littorea) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (4 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (animal)

Phylum

Mollusca (mollusques)

Class

Gastropoda (Gastropoda)

Order

Littorinimorpha (Littorinimorpha)

Species

Littorina littorea (bigorneau)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish bígaro

French bigorneau

German Hölker

Portuguese caramujo

Similar Species in Littorina

littorine des rochers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of bigorneau?

The scientific name of bigorneau is Littorina littorea. It belongs to the genus Littorina.

What is the conservation status of bigorneau?

bigorneau (Littorina littorea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does bigorneau live?

bigorneau is found in Found across Europe (4 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does bigorneau belong to?

bigorneau (Littorina littorea) belongs to the genus Littorina, which is part of the taxonomic family Littorinidae.

Is bigorneau endangered?

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

What kingdom does bigorneau belong to?

bigorneau (Littorina littorea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of bigorneau?

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