Common Periwinkle

About

タマキビ（Littorina littorea）はIUCNレッドリストで軽度懸念（LC）に分類されている。分布域全体で広く生息し個体数は安定しており、早急な保全上の懸念はない。

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 (動物)

Phylum

Mollusca (軟体動物)

Class

Gastropoda (腹足綱)

Order

Littorinimorpha (タマキビガイ下目)

Family

Littorinidae

Genus

Littorina

Species

Littorina littorea (Common Periwinkle)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish bígaro

French bigorneau

German Hölker

Portuguese caramujo

Similar Species in Littorina

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Black-Lined Periwinkle

Littorina saxatilis

Least Concern

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flat periwinkle

Littorina fabalis

Least Concern

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Flat Periwinkle

Littorina obtusata

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Periwinkle?

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

What is the conservation status of Common Periwinkle?

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

Where does Common Periwinkle live?

Common Periwinkle 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 Common Periwinkle belong to?

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

Is Common Periwinkle endangered?

No, Common Periwinkle (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 Common Periwinkle belong to?

Common Periwinkle (Littorina littorea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of Common Periwinkle?

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