|Biotic Setting||Benthic/Attached Biota
|Biotic Class||Scrub-Shrub Wetland
|Biotic Subclass||Tidal Scrub-Shrub Wetland
|Biotic Group||Tidal Mangrove Shrubland
|Biotic Community||Rhizophora mangle Shrubland
Rhizophora mangle - Avicennia germinans - Laguncularia racemosa / Batis maritima Shrubland
Rhizophora mangle - Avicennia germinans - Laguncularia racemosa Shrubland
Rhizophora mangle - Avicennia germinans Shrubland
Avicennia germinans / Batis maritima Shrubland
Avicennia germinans / Sarcocornia pacifica Shrubland
|Definition||Tidally influenced, dense, tropical or subtropical areas dominated by dwarf or short
mangroves (and associates) that are generally less than 6 meters in height. Commonly
found on intertidal mud flats along the shores of estuaries. Tidal mangrove shrublands
may include immature stands or stunted mature trees that indicate a harsh growing
environment. Areas characterized by tall mangroves (> 6 meters) are placed in the
Tidal Mangrove Forest Biotic Group.
Where tidal amplitude is relatively low, the vegetation forms narrow bands along the coastal plains, and it rarely penetrates inland more than several kilometers along rivers. Where tidal amplitude is greater, mangroves extend further inland along river courses, forming extensive stands in the major river deltas. Also, mangrove cays may occur within the lagoon complex of barrier reefs.
The list of biotic communities for this group is long: a few examples are provided below, and the complete list is available in Appendix F.