| Common Name | Common periwinkle |
| Language | English |
| Type | Vernacular |
| Official Trade Name | No |
| Rank | 2 - (Preferred common name (unique)) |
| Country | Scotland (UK) |
| Locality | |
| Ref. | MacGillivray, W., 1843 |
| Life Stage | juveniles and adults |
| Sex | females and males |
| Core | non-fish animal |
| 1st Modifier | mod. for abundance |
| 2nd Modifier | |
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