Mountain siliceous cliffs
English name:
Mountain siliceous cliffs
Description (English)
Siliceous rocks and cliffs of the alpine to montane levels of high mountains of the mediterranean, nemoral, boreonemoral and boreal zones of the Palaearctic, harbouring specialised alpine chasmophyte communities.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code H3.1B2 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (H3.1) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Not available
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 62.422 | Mountain siliceous cliffs | source |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | H3.1B2 | Mountain siliceous cliffs | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | H3.1B2 | Mountain siliceous cliffs | same |
