Pseudupeneus prayensis (Cuvier 1829) —West African goatfish

Taxonomy. First record from Lebanon as Pseudupeneus prayensis (Cuvier 1829) by Crocetta & Bariche in Gerovasileiou et al. (2017: 377–378). Material in collection: AUBM (OS3925).

Distribution. Western Mediterranean Sea, eastern Atlantic: Morocco to Angola, including offshore islands.

Conservation. IUCN: Global (VU: A2ad, 13 May 2013). Capture and threats: Unknown. Occurrence: Rare. Non-indigenous species, no conservation action needed.