MF2-5 - Habitat biogénique du bathyal inférieur en Méditerranée

Mediterranean lower bathyal biogenic habitat

Classification des habitats EUNIS 2022

Descriptif de l'habitat

This habitat is mainly built by two major cold water coral species Lophelia prolifera and Madrepora oculata. These white coral clumps only exist at high depth.

Bibliographie

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