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Littorina obtusata (Linnaeus, 1758) Yellow periwinkle |
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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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| Biology: | Reported from the littoral zone (Ref. 118694). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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