Facies with Eunicella singularis

English name: Facies with Eunicella singularis

Description (English)

This facies is characterised by the high density of colonies of the gorgonian (sea-fan) Eunicella singularis.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code A4.26A
Bern Convention Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (A4)

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

Invertebrates Eunicella singularis
Species scientific name English common name Species group
Eunicella singularis Invertebrates

Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
Barcelona Convention 199812 IV.3.1.11. Facies with Eunicella singularis 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 A4.26A Facies with Eunicella singularis same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 A3.6AA Facies with Eunicella singularis same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 A3.6AA Facies with Eunicella singularis same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 A3.6AA Facies with Eunicella singularis same
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