MF2-212 - Assemblage de coraux mixtes sur récif de Solenosmilia du bathyal inférieur en Atlantique

Mixed coral assemblage on Atlantic lower bathyal Solenosmilia reef

Classification des habitats EUNIS 2022

Descriptif de l'habitat

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.

Bibliography

European Topic Centre on Biological Diversity 2022. EUNIS marine habitat classification 2022 including crosswalks. Table Excel. (Source)