EUNIS habitat classification 2012 amended 2019 > C - Inland surface waters > C1 - Surface standing waters > C1.6 - Temporary lakes, ponds and pools > C1.66 - Temporary inland saline and brackish waters

Temporary inland saline and brackish waters

English name: Temporary inland saline and brackish waters

Description (English)

Shallow temporary saline and brackish waters, in which communities may develop which often form two layers. The main species are Ranunculus trichophyllus, Najas minor, Najas marina and Ceratophyllum demersum.

Source:
EUNIS habitat classification
Interpretation Manual of the habitats targeted by Resolution No. 4

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type	code C1.66
Bern Convention	Resolution 4 habitat type (used for designation of Emerald sites)

Legal status

Mentioned in the following international legal instruments and agreements

Legal text	Annex	More information
Convention on the conservation of European wildlife and natural habitats (Bern Convention)	Revised Annex I of Resolution 4 (1996) of the Bern Convention on endangered natural habitats types using the EUNIS habitat classification (year of revision 2014)	https://wcd.coe.int/ViewDoc....ckColorLogged=FDC864 Resolution No. 4 (1996) of the Bern Convention lists endangered natural habitats requiring specific conservation measures [and the designation of Areas of Special Conservation Interest (ASCIs) forming the Emerald network]

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

Flowering Plants Ceratophyllum demersum

Flowering Plants Najas marina

Flowering Plants Najas minor

Flowering Plants Ranunculus trichophyllus

Species scientific name	English common name	Species group
Ceratophyllum demersum		Flowering Plants
Najas marina		Flowering Plants
Najas minor		Flowering Plants
Ranunculus trichophyllus		Flowering Plants

Other classifications

Classification	Code	Habitat type name	Relationship type
CORINE Land Cover	5.1.2.	Water bodies	not defined
HELCOM Baltic Sea Marine and Coastal Biotopes 1998	04.03.01	Temporary pools: brackish pools	same
Ramsar Wetland Types	R	Seasonal/intermittent saline/brackish/alkaline lakes and flats	same

For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification	Code	Habitat type name	Relationship type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410	C1.66	Temporary inland saline and brackish waters	same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308	C1.66	Temporary inland saline and brackish waters	same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202	C1.66	Temporary inland saline and brackish waters	same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910	C1.66	Temporary inland saline and brackish waters	same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811	C1.26	Temporary inland saline and brackish waters	same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199712	B2.3	Temporary inland saline and brackish waters	same

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