Littoraria undulata (Gray, 1839) Undulate periwinkle |
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Family: | Littorinidae (periwinkles) | |||
Max. size: | 2 cm SHL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 7 m | |||
Distribution: | Indo-Pacific. | |||
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Biology: | Found in high spring tide line on rocks and driftwood (Ref. 75835). Members of the family Littorinidae are herbivores, feeding on algae which they graze with a powerful radula (Ref. 349). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | (LC); Date assessed: 22 July 2011 Ref. 123251) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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