Benthocometes robustus (Goode & Bean 1886) —Deep-water cusk-eel

Taxonomy. First record from Lebanon as Benthocometes robustus by Aguillar et al. (2018: 80).

Distribution. Mediterranean Sea, Atlantic.

Conservation. IUCN: Global (LC: 4 February 2009); Med. (DD: 29 February 2008). Capture and threats: Unknown. Occurrence: Rare. Low priority for conservation action .