Epipotamal streams
English name:
Epipotamal streams
Description (English)
Upper reaches of lowland streams, characterised by calmer flow, higher annual temperature variation and aquatic biocoenoses comprising more standing water species, among them emergent macrophytes (units C2.33-C2.34). The unit corresponds to the "Barbel zone" of western European ichthyological classifications.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code C2.31 |
|---|
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Not available
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 24.14 | Epipotamal streams | source |
| CORINE Land Cover | 5.1.1. | Water courses | n/a |
| Milieux Naturels de Suisse 1998 | 1.2.1 | Zone de la brême et du barbeau (épipotamon) | same |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | C2.31 | Epipotamal streams | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | C2.31 | Epipotamal streams | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | C2.31 | Epipotamal streams | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | C2.31 | Epipotamal streams | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811 | C2.24 | Epipotamal streams | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199712 | C2.24 | Epipotamal streams | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 199905 | 24.14 | Epipotamal streams | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1997 | 24.14 | Epipotamal streams | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1996 | 24.14 | same | |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1993 | 24.14 | same | |
| CORINE Biotopes Classification 1991 | 24.14 | same | |
| CORINE Biotopes Classification 1989 | 24.14 | same |
