Other numbers: ATCC 49257, DSM 5350, NCIMB 12837, A. Ventosa P-423. Taxonomic status: Type strain. History: < A. Ventosa. Isolated from: Solar saltern; Spain, Cádiz. Additional information: Type (6843), description (5721). Extremely halophilic and non-alkaliphilic (5721). Cultivation conditions: Medium 45 or 82 with 25% salt solution, 37°C.