Littoraria irrorata
Marsh Periwinkle
A small climbing snail found on marsh grasses, feeding on algae and fungi while helping shape coastal food webs.
- Common Name
- Marsh Periwinkle
- Scientific Name
- Littoraria irrorata
- Realm
- Terrestrial
- Biome
- Mangrove Forest, Marine Shore
- Date First Introduced
- June 13, 2025
Section Notes
A small climbing snail found on marsh grasses, feeding on algae and fungi while helping shape coastal food webs.
- Current Estimated Population
- 5
- Population Status
- Vulnerable
- Carrying Capacity Status
- Below Capacity
- Date Last Observed
- November 02, 2025
Section Notes
Doesn't seem to be thriving possibly due to the full salinity in the biome. These are brackish species that will need a brackish biome
[10/2/2025] The conservation status has been moved to endangered since learning the crucial role fungi plays in their development. Without this fungi, it can be expected that this species will be driven to extinction.
- Trophic Level
- Primary Consumer
- Dietary Inputs
- Grazer of algae and fugus on marsh plants
- Known Predators
- None Known
Section Notes
This species requires a special fungi which is their preferred diet and grows on a certain grass (S. alterniflorus). They cultivate this fungi and I don't believe this dynamic will be easily reproducible in miniBIOTA.
Classification Pending
PendingThis section will expand as more information is documented for this species.
Section Notes
Not Reproducing
- Ecological Role
- Clean-up Crew
Biomes This Species Lives In
Follow this species across the habitats where it currently appears in the miniBIOTA biosphere.
