Greek Biodiversity
Community-Biotope

Submerged macrophytes of saline and brackish waters

General Information Species Photos Natura
Common name:
Submerged macrophytes of saline and brackish waters
Habitat code:
C1.54
Description:

Habitats of saline pools and waters where the bottom is densely vegetated. Typical species are [Najas marina], [Potamogeton pectinatus], [Ranunculus trichophyllus] among others.

Important species scientific name Corresponding species comments
Utricularia australis R.Br. Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising
Ranunculus trichophyllus Chaix, 1786 Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising
Najas marina Linnaeus, 1753 Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising
Zannichellia palustris Linnaeus, 1753 Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising
Potamogeton pectinatus Linnaeus, 1753 Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising
Sites in which this biotope type has been recorded
EUNIS Site Code Source Greek Natura 2000 code Site name
A00200040 GR1120001 LIMNI VISTONIDA (BOUROU) KAI LIMNOTHALASSA PORTO LAGOS
A00060109 GR1230001 LIMNI PIKROLIMNI