Pectenogammarus planicrurus in mid shore well-sorted gravel or coarse sand
Description (English)
Shores of well-sorted gravel with a predominant particle size of 4.0 mm but ranging between 3 and 6 mm support dense populations of the amphipod Pectenogammarus planicrurus. Material finer than 2 mm reduces the ability of the amphipod to survive. The amphipod is tolerant of variable salinity, although a preference for a specific salinity regime has not been determined. As this habitat is regularly under-surveyed, its distribution is unclear.
Situation: The biotope is often associated with the lee side (wind or tide) of obstacles such as rock outcrops and groynes; this may be due to the deposition of algal debris, shelter from wave action or degree of sorting due to localised tidal flow around the obstacle (most likely a combination of the first and last influence).
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code A2.112 |
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Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Habitat Classification Britain/Ireland 0405 | LS.LCS.Sh.Pec | <I>Pectenogammarus planicrurus</I> in mid shore well-sorted gravel or coarse sand | source |
| CORINE Land Cover | 4.2.3. | Intertidal flats | n/a |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | A2.112 | Pectenogammarus planicrurus in mid shore well-sorted gravel or coarse sand | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | A2.112 | Pectenogammarus planicrurus in mid shore well-sorted gravel or coarse sand | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | A2.112 | Pectenogammarus planicrurus in mid shore well-sorted gravel or coarse sand | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | A2.112 | Pectenogammarus planicrurus in mid shore well-sorted gravel or coarse sand | same |
| MNCR BioMar 97.06 (Britain & Ireland) | LGS.Sh.Pec | Pectenogammarus planicrurus in mid shore well-sorted gravel or coarse sand | same |
