Macaronesian mesophile grasslands
Description (English)
Secondary grasslands of the highest levels of the Atlantic islands.
Source: Interpretation Manual of European Union Habitats, version EUR 28 (2013)
Quick facts
| EU Habitats Directive | Annex I habitat type (code 6180) |
|---|---|
| EU conservation status by biogeographical region | Macaronesian - Unfavourable-Inadequate |
| Habitat type | Not priority |
| Natura 2000 sites | 14 are designated for this habitat type |
Distribution
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Conservation status
EU conservation status
Conservation status assesses every six years and for each biogeographical region the condition of habitats and species compared to the favourable status as described in the Habitats Directive. The map shows the 2007-2012 assessments as reported by EU Member State. Assessments are further detailed in the summary document available behind the link below.
Species mentioned in habitat description
Flowering Plants
Bellis azorica
Flowering Plants
Cardamine caldeirarum
Flowering Plants
Deschampsia foliosa
Ferns
Dryopteris azorica
Ferns
Dryopteris crispifolia
Flowering Plants
Euphrasia grandiflora
Flowering Plants
Festuca jubata
Flowering Plants
Holcus rigidus
Flowering Plants
Lactuca watsoniana
Flowering Plants
Ranunculus cortusifolius
Flowering Plants
Rumex azoricus
Flowering Plants
Sanicula azorica
Flowering Plants
Senecio malvifolius
Flowering Plants
Tolpis azorica
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Bellis azorica | Flowering Plants | |
| Cardamine caldeirarum | Flowering Plants | |
| Deschampsia foliosa | Flowering Plants | |
| Dryopteris azorica | Ferns | |
| Dryopteris crispifolia | Ferns | |
| Euphrasia grandiflora | Flowering Plants | |
| Festuca jubata | Flowering Plants | |
| Holcus rigidus | Flowering Plants | |
| Lactuca watsoniana | Flowering Plants | |
| Ranunculus cortusifolius | Flowering Plants | |
| Rumex azoricus | Flowering Plants | |
| Sanicula azorica | Flowering Plants | |
| Senecio malvifolius | Flowering Plants | |
| Tolpis azorica | Flowering Plants |
Natura 2000 sites
Protected in the following Natura 2000 sites
| Sitecode | Country | Site name | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| PTCOR0001 | Portugal | Costa e Caldeirão - Ilha do Corvo | Map |
| PTFAI0004 | Portugal | Caldeira e Capelinhos - Ilha do Faial | Map |
| PTFLO0002 | Portugal | Zona Central - Morro Alto - Ilha das Flores | Map |
| PTJOR0014 | Portugal | Costa NE e Ponta do Topo - Ilha de S. Jorge | Map |
| PTMAD0002 | Portugal | Maciço Montanhoso Central da Ilha da Madeira | Map |
| PTMIG0019 | Portugal | Lagoa do Fogo - Ilha de S. Miguel | Map |
| PTMIG0024 | Portugal | Serra da Tronqueira / Planalto dos Graminhais | Map |
| PTPIC0009 | Portugal | Montanha do Pico, Prainha e Caveiro - Ilha do Pico | Map |
| PTTER0017 | Portugal | Serra Santa Bárbara e Pico Alto - Ilha da Terceira | Map |
| PTZPE0020 | Portugal | Costa e Caldeirão - Ilha do Corvo | Map |
| PTZPE0023 | Portugal | Caldeira e Capelinhos - Ilha do Faial | Map |
| PTZPE0027 | Portugal | Zona Central do Pico - Ilha do Pico | Map |
| PTZPE0033 | Portugal | Pico da Vara / Ribeira do Guilherme - Ilha de S. Miguel | Map |
| PTZPE0041 | Portugal | Maciço Montanhoso Oriental da Ilha da Madeira | Map |
Protected sites
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Mentioned in the following international legal instruments and agreements
Relation to habitat classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200711 | E2.15 | Macaronesian mesic grassland | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200711 | E2.1 | Permanent mesotrophic pastures and aftermath-grazed meadows | narrower |
