Facies with Paramuricea clavata
English name:
Facies with Paramuricea clavata
Description (English)
This facies is characterised by the high density of colonies of the gorgonian (red sea-fan) Paramuricea clavata.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code A4.26B |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (A4) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Invertebrates
Paramuricea clavata
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Paramuricea clavata | Invertebrates |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona Convention 199812 | IV.3.1.13. | Facies with Paramuricea clavata | source |
| CORINE Land Cover | 5.2.3. | Sea and ocean | n/a |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | A4.26B | Facies with Paramuricea clavata | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | A3.6AB | Facies with Paramuricea clavata | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | A3.6AB | Facies with Paramuricea clavata | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | A3.6AB | Facies with Paramuricea clavata | same |
