77. Abdia latipalpus (Walker & Scott, 1903) ++

Syn.: Atylopsis latipalpus Walker & Scott, 1903; Pontogeneia barnardi (Rabindranath, 1972)

Regional record: Kuwait: this study (KISR-FM075C/ Amphipoda /001).

Local distribution and occurrence: Ras Al-Zour, Al-Khiran, Al-Nuwaiseeb, Failaka Island, Auha Island, Kubbar Island, Qaruh Island, Umm Al-Maradim Island; occasional (19%).

Habitat: Intertidal zone; sand, rocks, dead corals, pebble, shells, Sargassum spp., other algae, and ropes.