Mixed coral assemblage on Atlantic lower bathyal
Description (English)
This biotope is found on mostly dead Solenosmilia variabilis framework and is characterised by dense growths of corals of many difference species including Isididae, Anthomastus grandiflorus, zoanthids, Antipathes sp.,Leiopathes sp., Stichopathes sp. and gorgonians. It is associated with steep topography on radial ridges and parasitic cones. These mixed coral assemblages appear to provide a suitable habitat for a diverse range of fish including the false boarfish Neocyttus helgae, Lepidion eques, and orange roughy Hoplostethus atlanticus.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code MF2212 |
|---|---|
| Relation to | Annex I habitat types (EU Habitats Directive) |
Legal status
Relation to other habitat types mentioned in legal instruments
| Legal text | Annex | Name in legal text | Code in legal text |
Habitat type relationship |
More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora - consolidated version 01/01/2007 | Annex I: natural habitat types of community interest whose conservation requires the designation of special areas of conservation | Reefs | 1170 | Narrower | http://ec.europa.eu/environm...rective/index_en.htm |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Fishes
Hoplostethus atlanticus
Fishes
Lepidion eques
Fishes
Neocyttus helgae
Invertebrates
Solenosmilia variabilis
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Hoplostethus atlanticus | Fishes | |
| Lepidion eques | North Atlantic codling | Fishes |
| Neocyttus helgae | Fishes | |
| Solenosmilia variabilis | Invertebrates |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) | A6.6 | Deep-sea bioherms | narrower |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | A6.6 | Deep-sea bioherms | same | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | A5.6 | Deep-sea bioherms | same | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | A5.6 | Deep-sea bioherms | same |
