Thermo-Atlantic xerophytic scrub

Common name:
Thermo-Atlantic xerophytic scrub
Habitat code:
F8
Description:

Xerophytic scrub formations of the lower slopes of the Canary Islands and Madeira, rich in succulents, in particular cactiform or dendroid spurges [Euphorbia] spp., rosette-forming [Aeonium] spp. and composites.

Important species scientific name Corresponding species comments
Falco tinnunculus Linnaeus, 1758 Other habitat (i.e. than primary or secondary breeding habitat)
Next sub-divisions
EUNIS Code Type Name Name
F8.1 Canary Island xerophytic scrub Canary Island xerophytic scrub
F8.2 Madeiran xerophytic scrub Madeiran xerophytic scrub