Littorina littorea
Common winkle
Gemeine Strandschnecke
Gewone alikruik
Bigorneau
Bigaro
Littorina comune
Distribution
- The temperate Atlantic
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 60 Meters.
- Common species.
General behaviour of the species
- Lives in large groups
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 3 cm
- Maximum age known : 20 year(s)
- The animal is a grazer of algae.
Relationship with humans
- The species is good to eat
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- -Sport or local fishing
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!