Family: |
Littorinidae (periwinkles) |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 1 - 7 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Rare on intertidal reefs (Ref. 337). Found inshore (Ref. 107694). Members of the family Littorinidae are herbivores, feeding on algae which they graze with a powerful radula (Ref. 349). Seen sheltering in rock cracks (Ref. 125338). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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