Proteus anguinus caves
English name:
Olm caves
Description (English)
Caves of the Adriatic karst system of Italy, Slovenia, Croatia and Montenegro, harbouring the relict amphibian Proteus anguinus, the most remarkable of all troglobiont vertebrates.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code H1.211 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (H1) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Amphibians
Proteus anguinus
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Proteus anguinus | Olm | Amphibians |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 65.11 | Olm caves | source |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | H1.211 | Proteus anguinus caves | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | H1.211 | Proteus anguinus caves | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | H1.211 | Proteus anguinus caves | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | H1.211 | Proteus anguinus caves | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811 | H1.211 | Proteus anguinus caves | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199712 | H1.111 | Olm caves | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 199905 | 65.11 | Olm caves | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1997 | 65.11 | Olm caves | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1996 | 65.11 | same | |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1993 | 65.11 | same |
