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Black-Lined Periwinkle

Littorina saxatilis

Least Concern

About

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).

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇮🇹 Italy 🇳🇦 Namibia 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Gastropoda (Gastropoda)

Order

Littorinimorpha (Littorinimorpha)

Species

Littorina saxatilis (Black-Lined Periwinkle)

Names in Other Languages

French littorine des rochers

German Raue Strandschnecke

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Black-Lined Periwinkle?

The scientific name of Black-Lined Periwinkle is Littorina saxatilis. It belongs to the genus Littorina.

What is the conservation status of Black-Lined Periwinkle?

Black-Lined Periwinkle (Littorina saxatilis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Black-Lined Periwinkle live?

Black-Lined Periwinkle 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 Black-Lined Periwinkle belong to?

Black-Lined Periwinkle (Littorina saxatilis) belongs to the genus Littorina, which is part of the taxonomic family Littorinidae.

Is Black-Lined Periwinkle endangered?

No, Black-Lined Periwinkle (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 Black-Lined Periwinkle belong to?

Black-Lined Periwinkle (Littorina saxatilis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Black-Lined Periwinkle?

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