51. Megamphopus cornutus Norman, 1869

Materials examined. 2 individuals; Station Vas. 37(2).

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

Ecology. In Vasiliko Bay it was found in a port at 10 m depth, in muddy sand substrate with 4.204 % organic matter. The station was in “high” ecological status according to the Bentix Index.