Melampus cf. adamsianus Pfeiffer, 1854

Figs 8 Y–Z

Melampus adamsianus Pfeiffer, 1854: 121 –122.

Melampus adamsianus: Raven & Vermuelen 2007: 42, 44, pl. 3, figs 21–23.

Material examined. Nha Phu Bay, 3 specimens.

Abundance. Rare.

Measurements. Up to 12 mm (Raven & Vermuelen 2007).

Ecological notes. On rocks just above the normal high tide mark, between leaves. Also between terrestrial plants just behind the beach zone (Raven & Vermuelen 2007).

In studied sites it was found on mud surface under mangrove trees between roots.

Relation to mangroves. Eurybiotic.

Distribution in Vietnam. Northern-east coast, central coast (Raven & Vermuelen 2007).

General distribution. Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia (Raven & Vermuelen 2007).