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Lilljeborg's whorl snail

Vertigo lilljeborgi

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Denmark, France, Norway, and Sweden.

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (動物)
Phylum
Mollusca (軟体動物)
Class
Gastropoda (腹足綱)
Order
Stylommatophora (Stylommatophora)
Family
Vertiginidae
Genus
Vertigo
Species
Vertigo lilljeborgi (Lilljeborg's whorl snail)

Names in Other Languages

German Moor-Windelschnecke

Similar Species in Vertigo

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common whorl snail
Vertigo pygmaea
Near Threatened
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Geyer’s Whorl Snail
Vertigo geyeri
Vulnerable
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marsh whorl snail
Vertigo antivertigo
Critically Endangered
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Narrow Mouthed Whorl Snail
Vertigo angustior
Near Threatened
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Round-mouthed Whorl Snail
Vertigo genesii
Near Threatened
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striated whorl snail
Vertigo substriata
Data Deficient
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wall whorl snail
Vertigo pusilla
Data Deficient
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Alpine whorl snail
Vertigo alpestris
Least Concern
View all species in Vertigo →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lilljeborg's whorl snail?
The scientific name of Lilljeborg's whorl snail is Vertigo lilljeborgi. It belongs to the genus Vertigo.
What is the conservation status of Lilljeborg's whorl snail?
Lilljeborg's whorl snail (Vertigo lilljeborgi) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Lilljeborg's whorl snail live?
Lilljeborg's whorl snail is found in Distributed across Denmark, France, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Denmark, France, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Lilljeborg's whorl snail belong to?
Lilljeborg's whorl snail (Vertigo lilljeborgi) belongs to the genus Vertigo, which is part of the taxonomic family Vertiginidae.
Is Lilljeborg's whorl snail endangered?
No, Lilljeborg's whorl snail (Vertigo lilljeborgi) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Lilljeborg's whorl snail belong to?
Lilljeborg's whorl snail (Vertigo lilljeborgi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of Lilljeborg's whorl snail?
The closest relatives of Lilljeborg's whorl snail in the genus Vertigo include common whorl snail, Geyer’s Whorl Snail, marsh whorl snail, Narrow Mouthed Whorl Snail, Round-mouthed Whorl Snail.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Vertigo — 11 Species

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common whorl snail
Vertigo pygmaea
NT 🐾
Geyer’s Whorl Snail
Vertigo geyeri
VU
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Lilljeborg's whorl snail
Vertigo lilljeborgi
LC
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marsh whorl snail
Vertigo antivertigo
CR 🐾
Narrow Mouthed Whorl Snail
Vertigo angustior
NT 🐾
Round-mouthed Whorl Snail
Vertigo genesii
NT 🐾
striated whorl snail
Vertigo substriata
DD 🐾
wall whorl snail
Vertigo pusilla
DD 🐾
Alpine whorl snail
Vertigo alpestris
LC 🐾
Desmoulin's Whorl Snail
Vertigo moulinsiana
NT 🐾
Grassland Whorl Snail
Vertigo ovata
NT
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