57. Melphisana madagascarensis Ledoyer, 1984 ++

Regional record: Kuwait: this study (KISR-FM075C/ Amphipoda /051).

Local distribution and occurrence: Ras Al-Zour,Al-Khiran,Al-Nuwaiseeb, Failaka Island,Auha Island; occasional (16%).

Habitat: Intertidal and subtidal zones; sand, rocks, pebble, shells, and Sargassum spp.