7. Guernea (Guernea) coalita (Norman, 1868)

Materials examined. 57 individuals; Stations Vas. 1(2), 9(2), 17(5), 24(10), 29(19), 32(5), 37(14).

Distribution. Atlanto-Mediterranean (Bellan-Santini & Ruffo 2003). The species is reported in Cyprus for the first time. In Vasiliko Bay it is considered to be a rare species (FI: 14.28 %).

Ecology. In Vasiliko Bay it was found at depths of 6–12 m (10 + 2 m), mainly in sandy, and also muddy sand substrates, with organic matter ranging between 1.933 –4.204 % (2.823 + 0.793 %) and in association with C. nodosa . It was found in stations classified according to the Bentix Index as in: “high” (3 stations, 17 individuals), “good” (3 stations, 26 individuals) and “moderate” (1 station, 14 individuals). It was recorded at the ports (14 individuals) and at the underwater outlet station (2 individuals).