Littorina obtusata (Linnaeus, 1758) Yellow periwinkle |
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Flat periwinkle |
photo by
Scott, Sue |
Family: | Littorinidae (periwinkles) | |||
Max. size: | 1.3 cm DL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 3 years | |||
Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 110 m | |||
Distribution: | Northern Atlantic, Arctic and the Mediterranean. Subtropical to polar. | |||
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IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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Country info: | C: Ref. 97515. |