Common Periwinkle
Littorina littorea
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–60 m
- Max size: 4.2 cm
A familiar snail of rocky shores and tidal flats, the common periwinkle grazes films of microscopic algae from stones, shells and seaweeds between the tide marks. It reaches about 4 centimetres and survives in both hard rocky ground and soft muddy bottoms.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Littorinidae › Littorina
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 140262.
FAQ
- How deep does the Common Periwinkle live?
- The Common Periwinkle (Littorina littorea) is typically found at 0–60 m.
- How big does the Common Periwinkle get?
- The Common Periwinkle grows to about 4.2 cm.