56. Melita persia Momtazi, Sari & Maghsoudlou, 2014 +

Regional records: Kuwait: this study (KISR-FM075C/ Amphipoda /050; Fig. 3M); Iranian side of the Gulf: Momtazi et al. 2014; Momtazi & Zarei 2017.

Local distribution and occurrence: Kuwait Bay (Al-Aushairij, Ras Ajuza), Al-Messilah beach, Ras Al-Zour, Al-Nuwaiseeb, Failaka Island; occasional (16%).

Habitat: Intertidal zone; sand, rocks, shells, and pebble.