slit limpet

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (8 countries).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Mollusca (Mollusks)

Class

Gastropoda (Gastropoda)

Order

Lepetellida (Lepetellida)

Family

Fissurellidae

Genus

Emarginula

Species

Emarginula fissura (slit limpet)

Names in Other Languages

French emarginule

German Ausschnittsschnecke

Similar Species in Emarginula

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pink slit limpet

Emarginula rosea

Not Evaluated

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thick emarginula

Emarginula crassa

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of slit limpet?

The scientific name of slit limpet is Emarginula fissura. It belongs to the genus Emarginula.

What is the conservation status of slit limpet?

slit limpet (Emarginula fissura) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does slit limpet live?

slit limpet is found in Found across Europe (8 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, France, Ireland, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden.

What family does slit limpet belong to?

slit limpet (Emarginula fissura) belongs to the genus Emarginula, which is part of the taxonomic family Fissurellidae.

Is slit limpet endangered?

No, slit limpet (Emarginula fissura) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does slit limpet belong to?

slit limpet (Emarginula fissura) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of slit limpet?

The closest relatives of slit limpet in the genus Emarginula include pink slit limpet, thick emarginula.