Cloudy Periwinkle
Littoraria nebulosa
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–1 m
- Max size: 2.8 cm
A small periwinkle of brackish, salt sprayed margins, the cloudy periwinkle clings to rock, rubble, coral and even driftwood at the very top of the shore. Like other periwinkles it grazes the thin film of algae and microbes coating wet surfaces.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Littorinidae › Littoraria
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 419567.
FAQ
- How deep does the Cloudy Periwinkle live?
- The Cloudy Periwinkle (Littoraria nebulosa) is typically found at 0–1 m.
- How big does the Cloudy Periwinkle get?
- The Cloudy Periwinkle grows to about 2.8 cm.