How deep does the Mangrove Periwinkle live?

The Mangrove Periwinkle (Littoraria angulifera) is typically found at 0–1 m.

How big does the Mangrove Periwinkle get?

The Mangrove Periwinkle grows to about 4.1 cm.

Mangrove Periwinkle

Littoraria angulifera

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–1 m
Max size: 4.1 cm
IUCN status: LC

A small periwinkle that lives only in mangrove swamps, the mangrove periwinkle clings to roots and trunks right at the waterline. Its shell varies widely in shape and colour, shifting with water temperature, currents and the stress of being left high and dry, and it reaches about four centimetres. The IUCN lists it as least concern.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Littorinidae › Littoraria

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 419565.

FAQ

How deep does the Mangrove Periwinkle live?: The Mangrove Periwinkle (Littoraria angulifera) is typically found at 0–1 m.
How big does the Mangrove Periwinkle get?: The Mangrove Periwinkle grows to about 4.1 cm.