Facies of sticky muds with Alcyonium palmatum and Stichopus regalis
English name:
Facies of sticky muds with Alcyonium palmatum and Stichopus regalis
Description (English)
This facies is characterised by the soft coral Alcyonium palmatum and the echinoderm Stichopus regalis on sticky muddy bottoms.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code A5.393 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (A5) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Invertebrates
Alcyonium palmatum
Invertebrates
Stichopus regalis
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Alcyonium palmatum | Invertebrates | |
| Stichopus regalis | Invertebrates |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona Convention 199812 | IV.1.1.3. | Facies of sticky muds with Alcyonium palmatum and Stichopus regalis | source |
| CORINE Land Cover | 5.2.3. | Sea and ocean | n/a |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | A5.393 | Facies of sticky muds with Alcyonium palmatum and Stichopus regalis | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | A4.343 | Facies of sticky muds with Alcyonium palmatum and Stichopus regalis | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | A4.343 | Facies of sticky muds with Alcyonium palmatum and Stichopus regalis | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | A4.373 | Facies of sticky muds with Alcyonium palmatum and Stichopus regalis | same |
