Littorina sitkana

Sitka periwinkle
Bigorneau de Sitka

Distribution

Substrate and environment

Exclusively a marine species
The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species crawls on the seafloor
The species can be found between 0 and 5 Meters.
Common species.
Imitates a rock or a coral.

General behaviour of the species

Lives in large groups
Imitates a rock or a coral.

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 2 cm
Maximum age known : 2 year(s)
The animal is a grazer of algae.

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!