Caryophyllia smithii and Actinauge richardi assemblage on Atlantic upper bathyal coarse sediment
Description (English)
Biotope comprising cup coral Caryophyllia smithii and anemone Actinauge richardi attached to small pieces of hard material in the sediment. This assemblage is observed on the shallow parts of Rockall Bank on sand with some gravel / pebble component.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code ME3212 |
|---|
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Invertebrates
Actinauge richardi
Invertebrates
Caryophyllia smithii
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Actinauge richardi | Invertebrates | |
| Caryophyllia smithii | Invertebrates |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) | A6 | Deep-sea bed | narrower |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | A6 | Deep-sea bed | same | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | A5 | Deep-sea bed | same | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | A5 | Deep-sea bed | same | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811 | A5 | Deep seabed (over 200m depth) | same | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199712 | A7 | Deep seabed (over 200 m depth) | same | |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 199905 | 11.21 | Deep sea floor | not defined | |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1997 | 11.21 | Deep sea floor | not defined | |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1996 | 11.21 | not defined |
