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Narrow Mouthed Whorl Snail

Vertigo angustior

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (8 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇹 Italy

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hayvan)
Phylum
Mollusca (Yumuşakçalar)
Class
Gastropoda (Karından bacaklılar)
Order
Stylommatophora (Stylommatophora)
Family
Vertiginidae
Genus
Vertigo
Species
Vertigo angustior (Narrow Mouthed Whorl Snail)

Names in Other Languages

German schmale 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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Lilljeborg's whorl snail
Vertigo lilljeborgi
Least Concern
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marsh whorl snail
Vertigo antivertigo
Critically Endangered
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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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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Narrow Mouthed Whorl Snail?
The scientific name of Narrow Mouthed Whorl Snail is Vertigo angustior. It belongs to the genus Vertigo.
What is the conservation status of Narrow Mouthed Whorl Snail?
Narrow Mouthed Whorl Snail (Vertigo angustior) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Narrow Mouthed Whorl Snail live?
Narrow Mouthed Whorl Snail is found in Found across Europe (8 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, France, Greece, Italy, Norway, Sweden, Ukraine.
What family does Narrow Mouthed Whorl Snail belong to?
Narrow Mouthed Whorl Snail (Vertigo angustior) belongs to the genus Vertigo, which is part of the taxonomic family Vertiginidae.
What kingdom does Narrow Mouthed Whorl Snail belong to?
Narrow Mouthed Whorl Snail (Vertigo angustior) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).
What are the closest relatives of Narrow Mouthed Whorl Snail?
The closest relatives of Narrow Mouthed Whorl Snail in the genus Vertigo include common whorl snail, Geyer’s Whorl Snail, Lilljeborg's whorl snail, marsh whorl snail, Round-mouthed Whorl Snail.

Native Range — 8 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 🐾
Lilljeborg's whorl snail
Vertigo lilljeborgi
LC 🐾
marsh whorl snail
Vertigo antivertigo
CR
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Narrow Mouthed Whorl Snail
Vertigo angustior
NT
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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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