Caves and overhangs with Corallium rubrum
English name:
Caves and overhangs with Corallium rubrum
Description (English)
This facies, characterised by the high presence of the cnidarian (red coral) Corallium rubrum, occurs on walls of caves and/or cavities with coralligenous concretions and semi-dark overhangs. The vertical distribution of this facies occurs from 10 to 200 metres depth.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code A4.713 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (A4) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Invertebrates
Corallium rubrum
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Corallium rubrum | Invertebrates |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona Convention 199812 | IV.3.2.2. | Facies with Corallium rubrum | source |
| CORINE Land Cover | 5.2.3. | Sea and ocean | n/a |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | A4.713 | Caves and overhangs with Corallium rubrum | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | A3.B13 | Facies with Corallium rubrum | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | A3.B13 | Facies with Corallium rubrum | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | A3.813 | Facies with Corallium rubrum | same |
