Thermo-Atlantic succulent and semi-fixed dunes

English name: Thermo-Atlantic succulent and semi-fixed dunes

Description (English)

Fixed or semi-fixed dunes of the Canary Islands and of the Saharo-mediterranean zone of the Atlantic coasts of North Africa, between Essaouira and Tan-Tan, dominated by the tall shrubby chenopod Traganum moquinii or by dwarf shrubs or subshrubs.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code B1.4A
Bern Convention Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (B1.4)

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

Not available

Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 16.22A Thermo-Atlantic succulent and semi-fixed dunes source
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 B1.4A Thermo-Atlantic succulent and semi-fixed dunes same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 B1.4A Thermo-Atlantic succulent and semi-fixed dunes same
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