Pelvetia-saltmarsh grass meadows
English name:
Pelvetia-saltmarsh grass meadows
Description (English)
Species-poor salt meadows restricted to the shores of northern Norway and southwestern Iceland in the vicinity of the Reykjanes peninsula, codominated by Puccinellia maritima and the brown alga Pelvetia canaliculata, accompanied by Agrostis stolonifera.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code A2.5425 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (A2.5) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Flowering Plants
Agrostis stolonifera
Flowering Plants
Puccinellia maritima
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Agrostis stolonifera | Flowering Plants | |
| Puccinellia maritima | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 15.325 | Pelvetia-saltmarsh grass meadows | source |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | A2.5425 | Pelvetia-saltmarsh grass meadows | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | A2.6425 | Pelvetia-saltmarsh grass meadows | same |
