Camargue
IUCN Not ReportedSpecial Protection Area (Birds Directive) · 2018
2 203 km²
Commune · FRA
Arles
France
CsaTemperate, dry summer, hot summer(100 %)
Species observed
6 898
Observations
992 095
Area
757,8km²
Ecological tissue
Sample of 42 species (selected proportionally per kingdom among those with at least one documented interaction here) to keep the graph readable. Hover for details, click to explore the full ecosystem of a species.
ℹ️ The territory contains many more species than displayed and all their documented interactions: the graph is intentionally the structural skeleton (top-N species by composite local score, edges filtered by Serrano 2009 disparity filter α=0.2).
RègnesAnimalPlanteChampignonBacterie
RelationsPredationParasitismeSymbiosePollinisation
StatutEn dangerVulnérableProtégéeEndémique
Indicateurs du tissu écologique
Tissu écologique de Arles : 40 espèces + 2 bulles famille, 52 interactions GloBI documentées sur 4 types (connectance 6.0%, filtre Serrano α=0.2). Les 2 bulles regroupent des espèces visuellement absorbées par famille (≥3 espèces visibles).
Espèces affichées
42
Interactions affichées
52
Connectance
0.060
Patrimoniales
0
Plus dense que (national)0 %(top 100%)
Comparaison sur la connectance du réseau local complet vs distribution nationale (toutes les communes françaises).
Species present
6 898 distinct species · 992 095 observations
Source: GBIF Occurrence snapshot 2026-05-01.
Climate
Mean T°
15,5°C
Annual rain
621mm
Warmest m°
28,2°C
Coldest m°
4,6°C
Elevation: 3 m on average (min -12 m, max 38 m)
Bioclimatic details19 BIO + Köppen full + altitude statsExpert
Annual mean temp.
15,5°C
Annual rain
621mm
Warmest month
28,2°C
Coldest month
4,6°C
Mean alt.
3m
Min
-12m
Max
38m
Std. dev.
6m
Köppen-Geiger (dominant)
CsaTemperate, dry summer, hot summer(100 %)Temperate
CHELSA BIO 1-19 v2.1 · ETOPO DEM 60s · Köppen-Geiger 1991-2020 (Beck et al. 2018)
Soil & lithology
pH H₂O
7,6
Org. C
39,6g/kg
Clay
30,6%
Sand
21,8%
Silt
47,6%
Average over 0-30 cm. Per-depth details in expert panel.
Dominant lithology: smGLiMaggregated to Bouches-du-Rhône
3 soil depths detailed0-5cm / 5-15cm / 15-30cm × 5 propsExpert
0–5 cm
pH H₂O
7,5
Org. C
65,0g/kg
Clay
30,2%
Sand
22,1%
Silt
47,7%
5–15 cm
pH H₂O
7,7
Org. C
28,3g/kg
Clay
29,8%
Sand
21,8%
Silt
48,4%
15–30 cm
pH H₂O
7,7
Org. C
25,7g/kg
Clay
31,7%
Sand
21,6%
Silt
46,6%
SoilGrids 250m (ISRIC, 2017) · GLiM v1.0 (Hartmann & Moosdorf 2012)
Land cover
Forest9.1%
Crops37.0%
Built-up0.8%
Bare soil5.1%
Other (grassland, water…)48.0%
Copernicus Global Land Cover 100m (Buchhorn et al. 2020)
Hydrology
Computing basins, lakes, rivers…
Human pressure
Pop. density
0hab/km²
Night light
0,8nW
Built-up
83,4%
Pesticides
39,6kg/km²
GHSL POP/Built 2020 · VIIRS lumière nocturne · PEST-CHEMGRIDS 2020 (Maggi et al.)
Protected areas31
IUCN IV · 18IUCN Not Reported · 10IUCN V · 2IUCN Not Applicable · 1🌊 Marine · 14
Camargue
IUCN Not ReportedSpecial Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) · 2014
1 133 km²
Camargue
IUCN VRegional Nature Park · 1970
998 km²
Camargue
IUCN Not ReportedWetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) · 1986
846 km²
Alpilles
IUCN VRegional Nature Park · 2007
518 km²
La Petite Camargue
IUCN Not ReportedWetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) · 1996
417 km²
Complete list31 protected areas
- CamargueSpecial Protection Area (Birds Directive)IUCN Not Reported20182 203 km²
- CamargueSpecial Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive)IUCN Not Reported20141 133 km²
- CamargueRegional Nature ParkIUCN V1970998 km²
- CamargueWetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site)IUCN Not Reported1986846 km²
- AlpillesRegional Nature ParkIUCN V2007518 km²
- La Petite CamargueWetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site)IUCN Not Reported1996417 km²
- CrauSpecial Protection Area (Birds Directive)IUCN Not Reported2018392 km²
- Crau centrale - Crau sècheSpecial Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive)IUCN Not Reported2010315 km²
- VaccaresLand acquired by Conservatoire du Littoral (national seaside and lakeside conservancy)IUCN IV1984137 km²
- CamargueNational Nature ReserveIUCN IV1975132 km²
- CamargueUNESCO-MAB Biosphere ReserveIUCN Not Applicable1977130 km²
- Le Rhône avalSpecial Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive)IUCN Not Reported2015126 km²
- Marais de la vallée des Baux et marais d'ArlesSpecial Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive)IUCN Not Reported2007111 km²
- Coussouls De CrauNational Nature ReserveIUCN IV200175 km²
- Marais entre Crau et Grand RhôneSpecial Protection Area (Birds Directive)IUCN Not Reported201872 km²
- Etangs et marais des salins de camargueLand acquired by Conservatoire du Littoral (national seaside and lakeside conservancy)IUCN IV200665 km²
- Tour Du ValatRegional Nature ReserveIUCN IV200822 km²
- La crauLand acquired by Conservatoire du Littoral (national seaside and lakeside conservancy)IUCN IV200316 km²
- Marais du vigueiratLand acquired by Conservatoire du Littoral (national seaside and lakeside conservancy)IUCN IV198311 km²
- La palissadeLand acquired by Conservatoire du Littoral (national seaside and lakeside conservancy)IUCN IV197711 km²
- Marais Du VigueiratNational Nature ReserveIUCN IV20119 km²
- Le Petit RhôneSpecial Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive)IUCN Not Reported20158 km²
- Pointe De BeauducBiotope Protection OrderIUCN IV20134 km²
- Grands Paluds - GononBiotope Protection OrderIUCN IV20093 km²
- Marais de meyranneLand acquired by Conservatoire du Littoral (national seaside and lakeside conservancy)IUCN IV20203 km²
- Domaine de roustyLand acquired by Conservatoire du Littoral (national seaside and lakeside conservancy)IUCN IV20053 km²
- Mas neuf du vaccaresLand acquired by Conservatoire du Littoral (national seaside and lakeside conservancy)IUCN IV19822 km²
- L\'IlonRegional Nature ReserveIUCN IV20122 km²
- Marais de l’ilonLand acquired by Conservatoire du Littoral (national seaside and lakeside conservancy)IUCN IV20172 km²
- Rives du rhôneLand acquired by Conservatoire du Littoral (national seaside and lakeside conservancy)IUCN IV19911 km²
- Sainte-cecileLand acquired by Conservatoire du Littoral (national seaside and lakeside conservancy)IUCN IV20140 km²
WDPA (World Database on Protected Areas) — UNEP-WCMC & IUCN
France-specific data (Phase 2)
ZNIEFF, Natura 2000, INPN protected spaces, BNV-D pesticides, Naïades water quality, SAFRAN fine climate, BRGM lithology — Layer FR to load in Phase 2.