Melampus granifer (Mousson, 1849)

Figs 8 U–V

Auricula granifera Mousson, 1849: 46, pl. 5, fig. 9.

Melampus granifer: Raven & Vermuelen 2007: 42, 45, pl. 3, figs 27–28; Lozouet & Plaziat 2008: 146 –147, pl. 38, figs 15–16.

Material examined. Nha Phu Bay, 3 specimens.

Abundance. Rare.

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

Ecological notes. In estuaries, on Nypa palm trunks in the mangrove forest (Lozouet & Plaziat 2008). In studied sites it was found on mud surface under mangrove trees between roots.

Relation to mangroves. Eurybiotic.

Distribution in Vietnam. Central coast.

General distribution. From Japan to Borneo (Lozouet & Plaziat 2008).