48. Elasmopus alkhiranensis Myers & Momtazi, 2015

Regional records: Kuwait: Myers & Nithyanandan 2016; this study (KISR-FM075C/ Amphipoda /028; Fig. 3J); Iranian side of the Gulf: Momtazi 2017; Momtazi & Zarei 2017.

Local distribution and occurrence: Kuwait Bay (Al-Judailiat, Ras Ajuza), Masfat Al-Ahmadi, Ras Al-Zour, Al-Khiran, Al-Nuwaiseeb, Failaka Island, Auha Island, Kubbar Island, Qaruh Island, Umm Al-Maradim Island; frequent (37%).

Habitat: Intertidal and subtidal zones; rocks, pebble, shells, dead corals, seagrass, algae, sponges, and hydroids.