Facies with Cladocora caespitosa

English name: Facies with Cladocora caespitosa

Description (English)

This facies is characterised by the abundance of the Mediterranean coral Cladocora caespitosa.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code A3.238
Bern Convention Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (A3)

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

Invertebrates Cladocora caespitosa
Species scientific name English common name Species group
Cladocora caespitosa Invertebrates

Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
Barcelona Convention 199812 III.6.1.14. Facies with Cladocora caespitosa source
CORINE Land Cover 5.2.3. Sea and ocean n/a
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 A3.238 Facies with Cladocora caespitosa same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 A3.258 Facies with Cladocora caespitosa same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 A3.258 Facies with Cladocora caespitosa same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 A3.258 Facies with Cladocora caespitosa same
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