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caramujo

Littorina littorea

Least Concern

About

O burrié-comum (Littorina littorea) está classificado como Pouco Preocupante (LC) na Lista Vermelha da IUCN. Amplamente distribuído e abundante em sua área de ocorrência, com populações estáveis e sem preocupações imediatas de conservação.

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

Gastropoda (Gastrópodes)

Order

Littorinimorpha (Littorinimorpha)

Species

Littorina littorea (caramujo)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish bígaro

French bigorneau

German Hölker

Portuguese caramujo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of caramujo?

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

What is the conservation status of caramujo?

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

Where does caramujo live?

caramujo 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 caramujo belong to?

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

Is caramujo endangered?

No, caramujo (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 caramujo belong to?

caramujo (Littorina littorea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of caramujo?

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