Zebra Periwinkle
Echinolittorina ziczac
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–3 m
- Max size: 2 cm
Zigzag bands wrap the shell of this little periwinkle, which clings to coral and rock in the splash zone and intertidal of tropical reefs. Reaching about 2 centimetres, it grazes the thin algal film that coats the rocks it lives on.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Littorinidae › Echinolittorina
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 419564.
FAQ
- How deep does the Zebra Periwinkle live?
- The Zebra Periwinkle (Echinolittorina ziczac) is typically found at 0–3 m.
- How big does the Zebra Periwinkle get?
- The Zebra Periwinkle grows to about 2 cm.