47. Megaluropus massiliensis Ledoyer, 1976

Materials examined. 1 individual; Station Vas. 22(1).

Distribution. Mediterranean (Bellan-Santini & Ruffo 2003). The species is reported in Cyprus (Vasiliko bay) for the first time. In Vasiliko Bay, it is considered as a rare species (FI: 2.38 %).

Ecology. In Vasiliko Bay it was found at 6 m depth, in sandy substrate with 2.364 % organic matter. The station was in “high” ecological status according to the Bentix Index.